Legal Counsel

Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
Competitive
Posted
09 Feb 2017
Closes
09 Mar 2017
Ref
SB/021541
Job Title
Lawyer
PQE Level
10+, 2-4, 5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

We are working exclusively with an award winning fintech start-up in their search for a top-tier Commercial Lawyer, based in London’s West-End.

As a result of their continued success within the fintech space due to their innovative approach to technology and the service they provide to over 1,000 clients worldwide, they are looking for a forward-thinking Lawyer to deliver a top class legal service to their fast expanding organisation.

Reporting directly into their newly appointed General Counsel, you will;

  • Lead the GDPR project
  • Draft and negotiate commercial contracts
  • Advise and support on product development
  • Liaise with senior-management and other key stakeholders across the business
  • Involved in varying public policy projects
  • Create processes and procedures

They are looking for someone who is;

  • Likely to have 5+ years PQE
  • Qualified as a UK Solicitor or similar jurisdiction and trained at a leading city firm
  • Extensive data protection expertise and advising on such matters (min 3 years)
  • Previous experience working in-house (tech preferable) or long-term secondments
  • Passion for technology and interest in start-up culture
  • Innovative thinker
  • Strong communication skills

This is a superb opportunity for a dynamic Lawyer to join a leading name within the London tech start-up scene and advise on varying Data Protection matters/challenges. If you are looking for a new challenge within your legal career and the prospect of working for a forward thinking company is for you, then please get in touch

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours.  However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.  If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained.

LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.