Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- Law Absolute Limited
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 09 Feb 2017
- Closes
- 09 Mar 2017
- Ref
- SB/021541
- Job Title
- Lawyer
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts, E-Commerce, Information Technology
- 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.
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