Legal Counsel – 6 Month FTC (Start ASAP) -(M&F) UK869056
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UK Director at Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment
LEGAL COUNSEL – 6 MONTH FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Locations: Windsor, Glasgow, Southampton, Milton Keynes, Northampton, or Egham.
Hybrid working: 2-3 days per week in the office
Role Overview:
Morgan Philips is representing a globally operating logistics and supply chain business in their search for a Legal Counsel on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Head of Legal, EMEA, the successful candidate will support the legal functions including negotiating commercial contracts, risk management, insurance, corporate compliance, and liaising with outside counsel.
Key Responsibilities:
* Review, redline, and negotiate contracts such as Master Service Agreements, Vendor Agreements, licensing, ecommerce, agency, trademarks, NDAs, etc., including drafting templates.
* Maintain and renew company property leases.
* Handle dispute resolution, including defending and resolving disputes, and lead on smaller disputes.
* Support trademark enforcement across UK & I.
* Assist with GDPR, privacy regulations, and compliance initiatives.
* Contribute to building the UK & I Legal team, defining legal strategy and initiatives.
* Provide legal support for daily business and operational requests.
* Collaborate with outside counsel to optimize costs and mitigate risks.
* Assist HR with employment agreements, staffing agreements, and releases.
* Work with HR and Compliance to improve legal compliance across UK & I.
Required Experience:
* Experience in Commercial Law and Contracts.
* 2-4 years PQE preferred.
* In-house legal experience essential.
* Experience with cross-border contracts and trade law.
* Knowledge of commercial property, technology law, data protection, employment law, litigation, corporate governance, and trademarks.
Additional Details:
* Seniority Level: Mid-Senior level
* Employment Type: Contract
* Job Function: Legal and Administrative
* Industry: Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain, and Storage
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