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Legal Counsel (8 Month FTC)

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Jan 17, 2025

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal
  • London

Requirements

  • At least 4 years’ post-qualification experience in-house or at a commercial or corporate law firm with experience providing full service commercial legal support (the reference to PQE is a guide only. We welcome applications from candidates with more or less PQE).
  • An experience and appreciation of the challenges and requirements of delivering legal support in a fast moving commercial in-house team.
  • Qualified to practice as a solicitor in England and Wales (or another common law jurisdiction)
  • Proven technical ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements to tight timescales
  • Experience of advising on IT, data protection/e-privacy laws as well as corporate law
  • Knowledge of intellectual property and competition law
  • Experience of developing and training junior lawyers;
  • Regulated sector experience
  • Knowledge of company secretarial matters

Responsibilities

  • Working with our business teams to draft, negotiate and execute commercial agreements, whilst proactively maintaining and improving the processes that underpin them.
  • Providing day-to-day legal perspective and guidance, as well as risk assessment and mitigation
  • Advising our business teams on compliance with data protection and e-privacy laws
  • Assisting with acquisitions and corporate integration projects
  • Helping to establish and manage a framework of policies and guidance to manage legal and commercial issues within our business

FAQs

What is the duration of this position?

The position is a fixed-term contract for 8 months.

Where is the Legal Counsel position located?

The position is based in London, with a hybrid working model requiring 2 days a week in the office.

What kind of experience is required for this role?

A minimum of 4 years’ post-qualification experience in-house or at a commercial law firm is required, along with experience providing full-service commercial legal support.

Is there an opportunity for growth and development within the company?

Yes, the company offers a healthy learning and training budget to support personal and professional growth.

What benefits do you offer for this position?

Benefits include a hybrid working approach, employer matching pension contributions, private medical cover, 25 days holiday (increasing to 30), and access to a free in-office gym, among others.

What kind of legal work will I be doing?

You will be drafting, negotiating, and executing commercial agreements, providing legal guidance, advising on compliance with data protection laws, and assisting with corporate integration projects.

Are there any specific legal areas of expertise that are preferred?

Knowledge of intellectual property and competition law, as well as experience in a regulated sector, is desirable for this role.

Will there be a focus on training junior lawyers?

Yes, experience in developing and training junior lawyers is a desirable quality for this position.

What technology and tools will I be equipped with?

You will be provided with great technology, including a choice between a Mac or Windows device.

How does the company support employee well-being?

The company offers private medical cover, access to mental health apps, and regular events to keep colleagues connected.

Technology
Industry
501-1000
Employees
2018
Founded Year

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