Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- Law Absolute Limited
- Location
- London (Central), London (Greater)
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 05 Apr 2017
- Closes
- 03 May 2017
- Ref
- SB/021545
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts, FMCG / Retail, Intellectual Property
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
We are currently working with a well-known retailer in their search for a Commercial Lawyer to join their busy legal team on as 9-12 month contract, to start as soon as possible.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and commercially focused legal team, reporting directly into their Head of Legal. You will focus on commercial contracts, marketing, DP as well as corporate matters and trading issues. Whilst acting as a trusted Legal Advisor assisting various stakeholders throughout the business as well as senior management, you will also be involved in the supervision for the Junior Legal Counsel and trainee within the legal team.
Key responsibilities:
- Handle a wide range of commercial contracts including innovative Healthcare and concession agreements, IT contracts, logistics agreements and FM contracts.
- Advise the wider marketing teams on more complex internal and external advertising matters.
- Assist on high profile IP/ TM and general litigation claims.
- Advise the business on data protection issues.
Profile:
- UK qualified or similar jurisdiction
- Likely to have 5 years PQE or upwards
- Broad general commercial experience (commercial contracts, IP, DP, IT, marketing)
- Previous experience working in Retail/FMCG
- Ability to work within a fast paced environment
- Passion and energy for the retail sector and technology/ commercial law.
This is a brilliant opportunity to work for one of the leading brands within the retail sector, in a role that offers to be broad and challenging, in fast paced environment.
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.