Job Title: Legal Counsel
Salary: Available upon request
Location: South Kent – Hybrid (3 days)
Overview:
An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a high performing bi-national legal team to provide commercial, contractual, construction and compliance-related legals services across this global group of companies. You will work closely with the Head of Legal UK and will be a key member of a collaborative and friendly team. This is an excellent opportunity for an in-house Solicitor with 3+ years PQE.
Duties include:
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, construction and engineering projects, IT/IP contracts and marketing/advertising agreements
Identifying legal considerations arising from day-to-day operational and commercial activities
Collaborate with the Head of Legal UK and the Legal Director to meet the objectives of the legal department
Contribute to bi-national work between legal team members
Provide training to legal team members on key UK legal issues
Offer legal advice and recommendations on regulatory and compliance requirements across the Group including Data Protection and Competition law policies
The successful candidate will have/be:
UK qualified Solicitor or Chartered Legal Executive with 3+ years PQE
Demonstrable in-house legal experience dealing with corporate, commercial and regulatory issues
Able to work autonomously to minimize legal risk and obtain maximum commercial advantage from commercial and corporate activities
Package:
Competitive salary available upon request
Annual General Bonus (6%), Management Bonus and 3rd Layer Bonus
Private Medical Insurance
Share Incentive Plan
Life Assurance
25 days annual leave plus additional 2 days (qualifying criteria) and 26 additional hours
Company sick pay – Up to 180 calendar days after 5 years’ service
Discretionary paid leave
Hybrid working arrangements (3 days in office)
If you feel you meet the above criteria, please apply online for immediate consideration.
This role is being handled by Harrison Rowe, Legal & Compliance Specialist for Pearson Whiffin Recruitment