Legal Counsel, Leeds. 12 months contract.
- Recruiter
- Oliver TEST James Associates Limited
- Location
- Leeds, West Yorkshire
- Salary
- up to £55,000 or day rate contract
- Posted
- 10 May 2017
- Closes
- 07 Jun 2017
- Ref
- JH/B993762
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts, Company / Commercial
- Contract Type
- Temporary
- Hours
- Full Time
A global financial services client based in Leeds is looking for a Legal Counsel for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract.
The purpose of the role is a provide general in-house legal services to the business including being responsible for reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. To provide legal advice, guidance and support on a wide range of challenging day to day staff, consumer and third party introducer enquiries across the business to ensure that exposure to legal risk is managed.
In carrying out the responsibilities of the role, the post holder will work with multiple Heads of department including Business Development, Risk and Compliance, Finance, Group Legal Team and External Legal Resource (as required).
We would like to hear from candidates open to a fixed term contract or day rate contract for a duration of 12 months. If you have experience in financial services that would be an advantage but definitely not essential.
Please apply online if you would like further information and I will be in touch straight away.