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Commercial Legal Counsel (In-House), London
Location: London, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Details:
Position: Commercial Legal Counsel & DPO (5+ PQE)
Mainly remote with ad-hoc in-office requirements.
About the Company:
Our client is a global network of higher education institutions with campuses across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Key Responsibilities:
* Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements (e.g., IP licenses, service agreements, partnership agreements) with a strong understanding of data protection issues, including subject access requests.
* Collaborate with sales, marketing, and procurement teams to ensure agreements meet commercial and legal standards.
* Lead negotiations with customers, suppliers, and partners.
* Manage external counsel and corporate service providers.
* Handle a diverse workload, including commercial contracts, IP, litigation, and property matters.
* Provide corporate and M&A support, with experience in company law (banking/capital markets experience is a bonus).
Ideal Candidate:
* 5+ years’ PQE from a City or nationally recognized firm.
* Strong commercial experience, excellent academics, and ability to manage complex matters.
* Thrives in fast-paced, client-facing environments and demonstrates entrepreneurial teamwork.
* Skilled at mentoring junior team members.
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