In-House Legal Counsel

Our client is a fast-growing services business, rated highly by Sunday Times Top Track 250 and targeting an imminent flotation. This is an exciting time to join this business as a Legal Counsel.

The Role:

Accelerated growth has created the need for a Legal Counsel to join the current legal team. The work is interesting and focused on adding value to the business whilst assessing legal risk. A collaborative approach is taken by their lawyers and you will work closely with key stakeholders advising on:

• Customer, supplier and outsourcing contracts across their range of goods and services
• B2B and B2C support
• Advice on IT, IP, marketing, data protection, property, company secretarial matters
• Awareness of regulatory risk
• Deliver internal training on legal topics
• Supervision of trainee and junior staff

Key Requirements:

To be suitable for the position of Legal Counsel you will:

• Practising solicitor with at least 3 years post qualification experience*
• Broad commercial and/or corporate experience
• Preferably some exposure to working in-house (although not essential)
• Self-starter, able to work autonomously whilst part of a team
• Strong commercial awareness
• Full, flexible working or part-time considered

Apply:

If you are interested in the position of Legal Counsel, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, to chloe.johnson@mckenziedouglas.co.uk . If the role isn’t right for you but you are interested in hearing about similar positions or some advice regarding the market, then please do get in touch on 01539 446666.

*All candidates will be considered on merit

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