Part-time In-House Legal Counsel - 2-3 days per week with flexibility.
Remote/Hybrid role with 1-2 days per month in the office.
Responsibilities:
* Contract Drafting and Review: Drafting new contracts, reviewing existing contracts, ensuring they comply with relevant laws and regulations and achieve commercial goals.
* Managing company IPR: As a creative company whose training products are based on ideas, protection of our IPR is of paramount importance.
* A working knowledge of IPR within the creative industries, and especially where creativity meets commerciality.
* Risk Management: Spot and mitigate potential legal risks in contracts and business deals.
* Negotiation Support: Assisting in contract negotiations to ensure favourable terms for your company.
* Client Meetings: To include client meetings where needed.
* Legal Compliance: Ensuring that all contracts and business activities comply with applicable laws and regulations.
* Dispute Resolution: Handling any legal disputes that may arise from contractual agreements.
Relevant Experience:
* Contract Law: Significant experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
* Industry Experience: Familiarity with the creative industries, including a working knowledge of IPR within this context, would be highly beneficial.
* Industry Experience: Familiarity with construction/infrastructure projects and the procurement processes within these industries would be beneficial.
* Industry Experience: Familiarity with training products would be desirable.
* In-House Counsel Experience: Prior experience working as an in-house legal counsel would be highly beneficial.
Key Skills:
* Analytical Skills: Strong ability to analyse legal issues and provide clear, practical advice.
* Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively interact with various stakeholders.
* Negotiation Skills: Proficiency in negotiating positive outcomes and resolving disputes.
* Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail to ensure all legal documents are accurate and comprehensive.
* Problem-Solving: Ability to identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
Personal Attributes:
* Proactive: A self-starter who can identify issues and address them promptly.
* Team Player: Ability to work collaboratively with different departments and provide support across the organization.
* Integrity: High ethical standards and integrity in all legal dealings.
Qualifications:
* Qualified lawyer with a focus on commercial law.
* Minimum 3 years of experience in contract law.
* Strong understanding of business and market dynamics.
* Good understanding of Intellectual Property Rights law.
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