Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- BCL Legal In House
- Location
- England, West Midlands
- Salary
- £55000 - £65000 per annum + Benefits
- Posted
- 27 Aug 2019
- Closes
- 24 Sep 2019
- Ref
- OC/73137
- Contact
- Olivia Collicott
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
An international FTSE 250 business is looking to hire an experienced Commercial Lawyer to join their team as Legal Counsel. This is a permanent, full time position based at their West Midlands office.
About the Business
Since it was founded over 25 years ago, the revenue of this truly international organisation has now grown to over £1bn. The business employs 6,000 people worldwide and is continuing to expand.
The Role
The appointed In House Counsel will become an active part of the organisation’s growth plans. Reporting to the Legal Director, your key responsibilities will include:
- Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide range of commercial contracts, including IP, IT, marketing and procurement
- Supporting the Legal Director in providing legal advice on a variety of matters, including compliance and data protection, M&A, technology, marketing and consumer matters
- Supporting the business by providing pragmatic and commercially-focussed advice on legal and commercial matters
The Person
The successful In House Counsel is likely to have:
- Between 2-6 years’ PQE as a Commercial Lawyer
- Experience in a commercial law firm / in house
- Experience of negotiating and drafting a wide range of commercial contracts
- Experience of negotiating technology and SaaS agreements, and IP rights (desirable)
Salary and Benefits
On offer for this Commercial Legal Counsel position:
- £55,000 - £65,000 per annum
- Benefits package including car allowance and bonus
- Unrivalled career development scheme
- Global mobility policy
Apply Now
To be considered for this Legal Counsel opportunity based in the West Midlands, please submit an up to date CV as soon as possible.