Legal Counsel

• Salary ranging from £50,000 to £70,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• Bonus scheme.
• Permanent position with opportunities to contribute to a key area of the business.
• Private Medcial
• 25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance
• 3 days a week in the office and 2 days at home

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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Our client is looking for a confident lawyer who can work independently and advise on a wide variety of commercial and compliance matters.

• Responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial contracts such as: MSAs, framework agreements, supply chain and procurement contracts, service agreements, distribution agreements, manufacturing agreements, data processing agreements.
• Assisting with the implementation and management of contracting policies, playbooks and templates.
• Drafting and reviewing standard terms and conditions and providing expert guidance on the same to internal departments across the Group.
• Providing clarification on legal language or documents, communicating the relevant details, risks and opportunities in a clear and understandable format.
• Communicating contractual obligations to the appropriate business team to facilitate compliance with ongoing requirements.
• Providing legal input on utility company framework agreements and negotiating the same.
• Conducting research on legal issues and developments, staying up to date with changes in law and regulations that may affect the Workdry Group.
• Providing practical and commercially focused legal advice on a variety of legal issues.

• Broad in-house counsel position
• Great culture and progession opportunities

A successful Legal Counsel should have:

• A qualified solicitor
• A strong background in commercial law.
• A strong understanding of intellectual property rights, particularly in the context of product development.
• A strong understanding of data protection law and the ability to apply their knowledge commercially in a business environment.
• Excellent drafting and contract negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively and couple expert legal knowledge with practical business acumen.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management.
• An ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• An ability to think beyond the brief and anticipate potential scenarios.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills sometimes working under pressure or to tight deadlines.