Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- Martin Pooley Associates
- Location
- Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 24 Apr 2019
- Closes
- 22 May 2019
- Ref
- 3587
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts, Data Protection, Regulatory
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A Cambridge based business with an excellent national and international reputation require a Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team for an interesting and broad commercial role. This role is offered on a full-time, permanent basis.
Responsibilities of your new role
Reporting directly to the General Counsel, the successful Legal Counsel will undertake a wide-ranging caseload with primary duties including:
- Drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements;
- Handling regulatory, compliance and data protection matters; and
- Overseeing litigation matters when they arise.
Required skills, experience and qualifications
The in-house team looks to speak with Legal Counsel applicants who demonstrate:
- Fully qualified Solicitor with 4+ years of PQE;
- Experience in house or with a well-regarded commercial practice specialising in commercial contracts;
- Commercially-minded with strong problem solving and drafting skills; and
- Ability to integrate into a collegiate legal team while autonomously handling their own workload.
In house experience would be preferred but the business will consider a broad range of professional backgrounds and experience.
Apply now
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercial lawyer looking for a new opportunity in-house. Apply today to be considered immediately for this exceptional Legal Counsel opportunity in Cambridge.