Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
- England, Surrey, Weybridge
- Salary
- £50,000 - £70,000 per annum
- Posted
- 30 Nov 2018
- Closes
- 28 Dec 2018
- Ref
- 13974215/001
- Contact
- Jemma Carter
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Company / Commercial, FMCG / Retail
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A world-renowned Travel Brand based in Weybridge, Surrey are looking for a junior Commercial Lawyer to join them in house as their new Legal Counsel. Offered on a full-time, permanent role, the successful Legal Counsel will be offered up to £70,000 per year.
Your new employer
The client is a worldwide travel company based in Weybridge, Surrey with international Headquarters in the US. They are looking for a Legal Counsel to join their team.
Responsibilities of your new role
Your primary duties will include:
- Managing all legal work arising out of the international business units;
- Drafting commercial agreements, including marketing, sales, sponsorship and a range of travel related agreements;
- Providing direction for travel law matters;
- Managing risk management issues across all business units and ensuring consistency/compliance with Corporate requirements;
- Working closely with key departments, including medical, finance and treasury, risk management, hotel ops, marine, legal and HR - both in local business units and at Corporate level (ship and shoreside).
Required qualifications, skills and experience
The firm are looking to hear from Legal Counsel applicants who demonstrate:
- UK qualified solicitor with around 2 years of PQE;
- Training gained in a law firm or an In-House business;
- Excellent skills in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts;
- Strong commercial legal skills; and
- Consumer or retail experience and exposure to sales and marketing agreements is advantageous.
Salary
In return for hard work and expertise, the successful Legal Counsel will be offered £50,000 - £70,000 per annum.
Apply now
Please apply today to be considered immediately for this Legal Counsel role in Weybridge.