Legal Counsel - In-House / Corporate / Intellectual Property / Compliance
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If you have experience working as in-house Legal Counsel within the tech space and knowledge of general commercial, corporate, intellectual property, and compliance matters, then please keep reading.
We're partnered with a global leader in tech and mobile/wireless development, and they're looking for an in-house Legal Counsel to join them onsite on a permanent basis in Cambridge.
Please note, this role will require 100% onsite work with zero flexibility on hybrid working.
You must also be a UK passport holder or have the Right to Work in the UK to be considered.
As Legal Counsel, you will handle general commercial, corporate, intellectual property, and compliance matters within a research and manufacturing setting. This role is open to experienced in-house lawyers as well as private practice professionals with relevant secondment or commercial experience.
Required skills:
* UK qualified solicitor with at least 2 years post SQE experience either in a UK law firm known for its technology work or in a relevant in-house role at a recognised company/institution in a leading technology area.
* Excellent knowledge of UK commercial law/contracts together with related areas of statutory compliance (e.g. bribery, modern slavery, data protection).
* Good knowledge of intellectual property (in particular patent, copyright, trade secret and know-how) and data privacy issues.
* Able to explain issues in plain English without legal jargon.
* Good drafting skills – able to work with existing templates and to create bespoke wording/documents as required by the business.
* An ability to work closely with a variety of stakeholders on a local and global basis to develop strong working relationships.
* Good academic qualifications from a top tier university.
* Excellent planning, attention to detail, organisational and time management skills with the ability to work to tight time schedules, prioritising and handling conflicting demands.
Desired skills:
* High level of Mandarin language.
In return, you'll receive an excellent yearly salary, great career progression, and the opportunity to work on some of the most advanced tech while collaborating with a team of extremely talented individuals.
If this sounds interesting and you'd like to learn more, click the link below to apply or email me with a copy of your resume at smouland@eu-recruit.com.
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Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal, Other, and General Business
Industries
Telecommunications, Software Development, and Technology, Information and Media
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