Legal Counsel

Location
England, Buckinghamshire, Milton Keynes
Salary
Negotiable
Posted
17 Jul 2019
Closes
03 Aug 2019
Ref
TS/71157
Job Title
In House Counsel
Category
Legal
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
A major international brand with a global annual turnover well in the billions is looking for a Legal Counsel to join their UK Head Office in Milton Keynes on a full-time, permanent basis. Working as part of a close-knit, experienced team, the successful In-House Counsel will be offered significant responsibility and room for progression from day one.

Your new employer

The Legal Counsel will join a market-leading and highly-recognisable international brand that plays a crucial day to day role for leading businesses and household names from sectors such as automotive, fashion, retail, technology and healthcare. The in-house legal team are instrumental in negotiating and winning business while advising other teams on key business decisions.

Responsibilities of your new role

Reporting directly to the UK Head of Legal, the Legal Counsel will be responsible for:
  • Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts with major clients across all sectors
  • Advising on all legal aspects relating to the tender process, negotiation of contract and potential disputes
  • Liaising with legal colleagues in other regions on cross border agreements Advising the group's other departments, including sales and marketing, on any ongoing issues and ad hoc queries
  • Assisting in the management of external counsel
Candidate profile

To be successful in your application to this In-House Counsel role you will likely demonstrate:
  • NQ-4 years of PQE
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills
  • High levels of confidence and maturity
  • The ability to provide succinct, commercially-focused advice
  • In-house experience is favourable but not mandatory
Apply now

If you are an ambitious Commercial Solicitor looking to progress your Legal Counsel career within a major organisation, we would like to hear from you. Apply now for immediate consideration.

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