In-house Legal Counsel

A reputable technology driven business currently undergoing a period of significant growth both in the UK and overseas is looking for a Legal Counsel to join them for a full-time, permanent role. Headquartered in West Yorkshire and with offices across the globe, this is an interesting time to join the business' well-established in-house legal team.

Responsibilities of your new role

As Legal Counsel you will take on a diverse role, providing direct support to key internal clients while assisting the Head of Legal with strategic projects. The core remit will be commercial and intellectual property based but the role will also encompass corporate, company secretarial, compliance, IT, employment and litigation matters.With some international travel likely require, the In-House Counsel will be responsible for:

• Providing legal support to key stakeholders of the group on such matters as commercial contracts, corporate acquisitions, data protection, IP, employment and property.
• Supporting the sales contract team in high value or complex sales negotiations.
• Understanding and managing corporate risk.
• Developing and delivering training to colleagues across the Group.
• Instructing and managing external legal counsel both in the UK and internationally.

Candidate profile

The business looks to hire an In-House Counsel who demonstrates:

• NQ up to around 5 years of PQE - your responsibilities will be tailored to your experience
• In-house experience (preferred, not essential)
• Wider commercial nous in addition to your technical legal skills

Benefits

The successful Legal Counsel will benefit from:

• Competitive salary and rewards
• Considerable support from the existing in-house team
• A friendly, supportive environment
• Flexible working
• Great prospects

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a growing company and develop your career in-house.

Apply now

Please apply today to be considered immediately for this exceptional Legal Counsel opportunity in West Yorkshire.