Legal Counsel - 4+ pqe. South West England
- Recruiter
- Clifton Legal
- Location
-
Wiltshire
WiltshireWiltshire
- Salary
- To £70,000 plus Bonus, Pension, Healthcare, Gym
- Posted
- 30 Sep 2020
- Closes
- 29 Oct 2020
- Ref
- GB/CS/4587
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Category
- Legal
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
We are seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join the in-house legal team to take a leading role overseeing legal advice and support to its UK and global operations.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to work closely with the Global Head of Legal and build strong relationships with Senior Management and stakeholders across the business.
There is a clear career path with a view to succession planning.
Role and its responsibilities
The role will report to the Global General Counsel. Day-to-day responsibilities and work will include:
The Person
We are looking for an ambitious team player with a pqe guide of 4+ years. This is a fun and vibrant environment. You will be a natural communicator and have exceptional commercial experience gained either in house or Private Practice.
This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated individual to work closely with the Global Head of Legal and build strong relationships with Senior Management and stakeholders across the business.
There is a clear career path with a view to succession planning.
Role and its responsibilities
The role will report to the Global General Counsel. Day-to-day responsibilities and work will include:
- drafting; reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts (e.g. distribution agreements; contract manufacturing agreements; IT/software agreements; marketing agreements);
- advising on compliance and regulatory matters;
- handling/managing contractual disputes;
- Mergers & Acquisitions, including due diligence, disclosure and the drafting/negotiation of purchase agreements;
- assist with the provision of internal training for the wider business on general legal matters such as GDPR and Competition law;
- liaise with and manage external legal counsel to assist on the matters above including IP agents to protect the Group's international trademark and patent portfolio; and
- supporting with general queries.
The Person
We are looking for an ambitious team player with a pqe guide of 4+ years. This is a fun and vibrant environment. You will be a natural communicator and have exceptional commercial experience gained either in house or Private Practice.