Job Description
I’m working with a global engineering organisation based on the Hampshire/Surry border. They are presently recruiting for a permanent Junior Legal Counsel who will work under the supervision of a senior counsel. This position enhances attorney effectiveness by providing contract review, claims, litigation support, and company secretarial support. This role would support the application from a Newly Qualified or soon to be NQ Solicitor.
Responsibilities:
* Review, draft, and negotiate commercial agreements, NDAs, services, supply and/or purchase agreements, licensing agreements, and other contracts of low to moderate complexity in support of the business.
* Prepare and review documents related to general corporate and litigation.
* Review documents related to company secretarial matters and provide direction.
* Draft correspondence and assure communication and timely responses to and from outside attorneys, company staff, and insurance carriers.
* Research and analyze law, prepare briefs, and assist with strategy development.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Degree qualified ideally within law or relevant conversion course.
* Experience working in either private practice or in-house environment, focusing on commercial law matters.
* Outstanding project management, organizational, and critical thinking skills.
* Excellent communication and writing skills.
* Highly organized, detail-oriented, with a strong ability to prioritize.
* Demonstrated experience in a broad range of substantive legal and business areas.
* Flexibility, versatility, and ability to deal with multiple issues, priorities, and personnel is expected and required.
* Capacity to collaborate with others and outstanding time-management abilities are essential.
* Demonstrated ability to work with outside counsel and deal with internal clients at many different levels within an organization.
* Proficient in the use of computers, including word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, and electronic presentation programs.
This will be a hybrid role requiring 3 days based within the office.
Competitive salary and benefits available.
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