Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
- England, Norfolk, Great Yarmouth
- Salary
- £40000 - £50000 per annum
- Posted
- 04 Mar 2019
- Closes
- 01 Apr 2019
- Ref
- 13960901/001
- Contact
- Kate James
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Company / Commercial
- PQE Level
- 2-4
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Excellent opportunity for a Solicitor to work in house. This varied in house role focuses on Commercial Contracts work but will also cover some company secretarial duties.
Client Details
For full details about this client based in Great Yarmouth please contact Kate James on 0121 6348800.
Description
Principal Accountabilities
The main areas of responsibility include:
Legal
- Draft, review and provide advice on a variety of corporate and commercial agreements
- Support real estate transactions and activities as required.
- Support contract management and disputes
Company Secretariat
- Assisting in the maintenance of group companies/branches and establishment/closure
- Instruction and coordination of external service providers
- Reporting to Group Company Secretariat
- Providing information to support business units and functions
Compliance
- Facilitating collaboration across the Group's business units and functions to achieve compliance objectives
- Assisting the establishment and delivery of employee training on corporate compliance issues
General
- Review and analyse contracts, agreements scenarios to ensure pragmatic balance of commercial benefit and risk, and inclusion of risk reduction and mitigation provisions.
Profile
Experience
Post Qualification Experience of 2 years minimum
Qualified Solicitor
Personal Skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding and complex business environment
- Commercial experience and awareness and ability to provide pragmatic and robust advice and support
Ability to quickly build credible relationships and influence individuals at all levels of the organisation
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
Job Offer
Good basic salary and the opportunity to work In House in Great Yarmouth