Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
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England, London
London (Greater)London (Greater)
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 30 Nov 2018
- Closes
- 31 Dec 2018
- Ref
- 13974384/001
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Category
- Legal
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
A market-leader in the fashion retail space are looking for a Legal Counsel to join their dynamic in-house legal function in London for a full-time, temporary role.
Your new employer
The Legal Counsel will be joining a company dedicated to bringing fashion to everybody. Working closely with its partners, the Company has crafted the best in-class shopping experience for customers offering over 3,000 international and local brands to be delivered in a fast and convenient way.
Responsibilities of your new role
Reporting to the Senior Counsel, your role as Legal Counsel will encompass:
- Joining the current legal team of 3 in house lawyers in the London office;
- Working in conjunction with the head of legal based at each operating region, as well as the CSR Director, Compliance Manager and Risk Manager based in London;
- Technology, start-ups, ecommerce and fashion;
- Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts; and
- Advising the business on a range of commercial matters.
Required skills, qualifications and experience
To be successful in your application to this Legal Counsel role you will likely demonstrate:
- A mix of private practice and in-house experience;
- The private practice experience should ideally have been gained in a major international, City, continental European or top US law firm but applicants from other backgrounds will be considered if they can demonstrate the required level of experience, enthusiasm and drive;
- The in-house experience should ideally have been gained with a multi-national company;
- Self-motivation and drive; and
- Comfortable in a highly autonomous role and confident liaising with the Senior Counsel and global General Counsel.
A generalist background would be appropriate as well as a willingness to learn new and different responsibilities and take on additional duties as the exciting company continues to grow.
Apply now
This is a great opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join the in-house team of a fast-paced company in a highly desirable and central location in London. Apply today for immediate consideration.