Interim Senior Counsel - Public Sector
- Recruiter
- Fyte
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 26 Oct 2016
- Closes
- 23 Nov 2016
- Ref
- UK750708
- Contact
- Amanda Chard
- Job Title
- General Counsel
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts, Company / Commercial, Corporate
- PQE Level
- 8-10
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
A high profile public sector body is looking for a Senior Sole Counsel to head up the Legal function on an initial interim contract commencing late November. This is a busy and varied role with potential for the position to go permanent for the right candidate. Based in Central London, this role is best suited to a senior Commercial Lawyer who is capable of working autonomously covering a variety of legal matters.
Working closely with the senior executive management team you will be responsible for:
- Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial contracts including sponsorship, marketing and partnership agreements
- Advising on IP and licensing
- Company secretarial duties
- Dealing with any employment or dispute resolution matters
- Taking lead on Corporate activities
- Liaising with external counsel when required
To be considered for this position you will ideally be 8 years + PQE as a guide with training in a reputable private practice firm coupled with similar in-house experience as a Sole Counsel. You will have exceptional communication skills and the demonstrated ability to work successfully with senior stakeholders to deliver organisational objectives.
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