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JOB PURPOSE
In this role, you will advise on strategic projects and day-to-day matters. As Legal Counsel you will support across different business areas, advising on a diverse range of legal subjects.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Your role will include:
* Reviewing, negotiating, drafting and advising on commercial agreements including in respect of digital/e-commerce, software, SAAS, marketing, distribution, franchise, licensing, warehousing, logistics and vendor / non-stock agreements;
* Assisting and advising on any other general commercial matters such as procurement, supply chain issues and data protection matters;
* Supporting compliance projects within the business by providing advice and liaising with the business to achieve good governance;
* Delivering pragmatic advice and developing strong relationships with key stakeholders; and
* Proactively managing legal risk and giving commercially-minded advice in order to reduce exposure.
PERSONAL PROFILE
* English law qualified lawyer, with the equivalent of approximately 1 to 4 years PQE (indicative only)
* Specialised in commercial law upon qualification
* Ability to operate with minimum supervision and in direct contact with internal clients;
* Built a track record in working autonomously, managing complex matters, prioritising competing demands and dealing directly with a wide variety of business stakeholders
* Develop new skills and areas of practice, and be adaptable and able to prioritise a heavy workload to balance numerous matters simultaneously
* Invest in building strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders and to become a key part of Burberry Legal
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
Burberry is an Equal Opportunities Employer and as such, treats all applications equally and recruits purely on the basis of skills and experience.
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