Description
Household name Plc seeks to recruit a commercial lawyer at a mid or senior grade to work within a busy legal department. Our client can consider full or part-time working. This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days in the office per week.
Responsibilities
Undertaking a broad general commercial position advising the business and drafting/negotiating a range of contracts which can be very complex. However, you could also specialise in on a key area such as project finance, technology or corporate law. Work could involve some of the following:
1. Negotiating, drafting and advising on a range of contracts including supply of goods and services, JV, R&D, IT, IP or construction
2. Advice on data sharing and processing including GDPR
3. Corporate matters arising from assets and statutory functions including project or asset finance
4. Overseeing commercial disputes
5. Support to cutting edge projects including renewables
6. Regulatory oversight including changes in the law
7. Supporting colleagues where needed with other commercial matters
8. Mentoring more junior staff
9. Conducting internal training
We are looking for:
10. A UK qualified solicitor or barrister with at least of 4 years PQE*
11. Well regarded law firm or inhouse experience, preferably but not essentially within a similar sector (infrastructure/construction/energy/utilities/engineering)
12. Strong drafting and negotiation skills
13. Strong interpersonal, commercial and team skills
14. Confident and able to work with senior management
Package on offer:
15. Attractive base salary
16. Bonus
17. Pension to 14%
18. Holidays to 38 including bank
19. Health cover
20. Share save scheme
21. Discounted childcare and gym membership
22. Generous maternity/paternity and adoption benefits
This is the opportunity to work as part of a large friendly and supportive legal team with the structure and career development you would expect of a leading PLC business.
Apply:
If you are interested in this In-House Legal Counsel position,