Legal Counsel - Commerical Contracts
- Recruiter
- Robert Walters Ltd
- Location
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England, West Midlands, Birmingham
West MidlandsWest Midlands
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 07 Oct 2019
- Closes
- 05 Nov 2019
- Ref
- 50303383/001
- Job Title
- Secretary
- Category
- Legal
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A rarely available opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join a global organisation based in the West Midlands. This leading company is looking for a Legal Counsel to support the business in identifying and managing legal and regulatory risk.
About the Role
As a member of the in-house legal team, you will provide support on a wide variety of Commercial Contracts
You will be:
*Providing commercially minded advice to business stakeholders,
*Drafting and reviewing a wide range of commercial contracts, including transactional, financing, IT, licensing, professional services and supply
*Drafting and reviewing board minutes, resolutions and related documents
*Drafting, reviewing and amending contracts, privacy notices and consents
*Conducting legal research to provide guidance on contract compliance and regulatory requirements
*Ensuring that the appropriate frameworks are in place to manage risk appropriately
About the Person
*A UK Qualified Solicitor, with relevant experience in commercial contract work. You will ideally have circa 4 years PQE.
*Solid commercial and corporate background.
*Collaborative and proactive team player with a willingness to share expertise.
*Strong organisational skills - ability to plan and deliver work to deadline, prioritise workload accordingly and work flexibly to meet business needs.
*Strong technical legal skills, including ability to draft and negotiate legal documentation to the highest standard.
*Understanding of the requirements of legal risk management in a financial institution.
About the Organisation
The organisation prides itself on providing a supportive working environment. The business offer market leading salaries and a range of flexible benefits, allowing every colleague to choose the best options for their personal circumstances.
For further information about this Legal Counsel Role please contact Nisha Jassi for a confidential discussion on or 0121 260 2562
About the Role
As a member of the in-house legal team, you will provide support on a wide variety of Commercial Contracts
You will be:
*Providing commercially minded advice to business stakeholders,
*Drafting and reviewing a wide range of commercial contracts, including transactional, financing, IT, licensing, professional services and supply
*Drafting and reviewing board minutes, resolutions and related documents
*Drafting, reviewing and amending contracts, privacy notices and consents
*Conducting legal research to provide guidance on contract compliance and regulatory requirements
*Ensuring that the appropriate frameworks are in place to manage risk appropriately
About the Person
*A UK Qualified Solicitor, with relevant experience in commercial contract work. You will ideally have circa 4 years PQE.
*Solid commercial and corporate background.
*Collaborative and proactive team player with a willingness to share expertise.
*Strong organisational skills - ability to plan and deliver work to deadline, prioritise workload accordingly and work flexibly to meet business needs.
*Strong technical legal skills, including ability to draft and negotiate legal documentation to the highest standard.
*Understanding of the requirements of legal risk management in a financial institution.
About the Organisation
The organisation prides itself on providing a supportive working environment. The business offer market leading salaries and a range of flexible benefits, allowing every colleague to choose the best options for their personal circumstances.
For further information about this Legal Counsel Role please contact Nisha Jassi for a confidential discussion on or 0121 260 2562