Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a forward-thinking technology organisation. The role requires a detail-oriented professional to provide expert legal advice and support to the business.
Client Details
Our client is a well-established organisation in the technology sector. This large organisation is committed to excellence and innovation, consistently delivering high-quality products and services to its customers.
Description
The role of Legal Counsel will include the following responsibilities:
* Advise on local legal topics providing expert legal guidance to the team and other stakeholders on various legal issues, including contract negotiation and risk management.
* Facilitate accurate risk assessments by delivering clear recommendations and approvals.
* Develop a strong understanding of the company's business drivers and industry landscape to address key legal and commercial challenges.
* Lead high-exposure legal matters, including managing interactions with authorities and overseeing sensitive or high-value litigations.
* Support corporate governance activities such as board meetings, resolutions, and statutory filings to ensure adherence to regulatory requirements.
* Provide legal advice on strategic alliances, partner selection, joint ventures, and other growth and commercialization initiatives.
Profile
A successful Legal Counsel should have:
* A professional legal qualification and the ability to practise in the UK.
* Demonstrable experience of operating in a high calibre in-house legal team or private practice department.
* Excellent experience reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide range of Commercial contracts
* Proven experience in Corporate Transactional and Corporate Governance work is highly beneficial,
Job Offer
* A competitive salary and benefits package is on offer.
* Hybrid working - ability to work from Milton Keynes office 2-3 days a week.