Job Reference: TL/50948
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
In House Legal Counsel, Up to £75,000 + 10% Bonus, West London, 80% Remote Working, FantasticCompany with Great Culture, ASAP Start.
The purpose of the role is to assist the legal team and business as a whole by supplying legal and information security services to all stakeholders of the business.
Legal Counsel Duties:
* Advising the business on legal issues and how they affect the commercial wellbeing of the Company
* Drafting commercial contracts via instruction from the sales team and liaising both with internal stakeholders as well as the Client to achieve an agreeable contract state for all parties involved
* Dealing with employment matters and the contractual outcome (e.g. settlement agreements)
* Researching ad-hoc pieces of law and drafting appropriate documents to cover the legal position
* Dealing with tax related issueswithin contractual agreements and liaising with the financial team to ensure compliance and contract consistency within the area
* Reviewing insurance contracts and the provisions contained within, along with ensuring that the general business activities stipulated within such contract are FSMA compliant
* Acting as a part-time data protection officer and providing informationsecurity support and drafting of associated documents, including policies and procedures
* Preparing training of all departments in particular customer-facing functions (CS) on GDPR compliance
* Drafting and advising Procurement on Supplier agreements* Coordinating signatures and managing the filing system for all client and supplier contracts
Ideal Background Needed:* UK Qualified Solicitor (2-4 years PQE)
* Experience in drafting and negotiating a variety of legal documents within the commercial, employment and data protection sector
* Excellent personal skills and the ability to explain legalese in lay terms to non-legal team members
* Balance demands from all stakeholders and reflect this within the drafting of documentation
* Ability to work under pressure and good time management skills
Industry: Legal
Salary: £70000 -£75000 per annum + + 10% Bonus + Remote Working
Salary Benefits: + 10% Bonus + Remote Working
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: "Legal Counsel", "in house legal"
Contact Name: Trevor Lee
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