Job Description
In House General Counsel & Company Secretary – Technology - London - Hybrid working
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\nOur client a leading technology business. They offer market leading technologies and innovations to provide a real-world impact.
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\nMarsden is exclusively retained to find an experienced Senior Corporate Commercial Lawyer to lead their legal affairs team as General Counsel & Company Secretary.
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\nThis is a dynamic business with over 30 years of involvement in cutting-edge tech which has attracted over £2.85bn in external investment. You will be confident to take on this high-impact leadership role and to shape the strategic direction of our clients legal and governance functions.
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\nReporting to the CEO and a key part of the SLT, you will be a purpose-driven, commercially pragmatic, and passionate lawyer keen to empower the legal team to drive innovation.
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\nYour key responsibilities will be to :
\n• Lead, manage and shape the Legal Affairs team, to provide expert advice on commercial, IP, and corporate legal and risk matters.
\n• Manage complex stakeholder relationships with investors and partners.
\n• Oversee governance and compliance as Company Secretary,
\n• Advise on high-profile transactions, including licensing and investments.
\n• Foster an inclusive and collaborative team culture developing the Legal team.
\n You will have :
\n• Significant experience in corporate, IP, and commercial law, ideally within research, technology transfer, or innovation-led sectors.
\n• Strong governance expertise, preferably with experience as a Company Secretary.
\n• A strategic and commercially pragmatic leadership approach and the ability to balances risk with opportunity.
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\nYou be offered a collaborative and supportive legal team, the opportunity to work closely with senior business leaders.
\nYou will be offered a fast-paced environment and your commercial background and strong business acumen will enable you to manage multiple priorities.
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\nAll direct and internal applications will be forwarded to Marsden for consideration .
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\nHOW TO CONTACT US
\nPlease APPLY and attach your CV and/or contact JAMES HERBERT of the
\nIn house team at Marsden Group for a confidential discussion about this role and any other in house roles.
\nMarsden is an experienced global recruitment consultancy with a personal touch, extensive industry experience and an understanding of the significance of managing your career.
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\nAll applications will be reviewed and a consultant will be in touch if we can assist you. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
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