Legal Counsel

Location
England, Northamptonshire, Northampton
Salary
£60000 - £75000 per annum + plus company car and additional benefits
Posted
29 Oct 2019
Closes
26 Nov 2019
Ref
521650
Contact
Christopher Ewles
Job Title
In House Counsel
PQE Level
10+, 5-7, 8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Legal Counsel - Northampton

Our client, a leader within the technology sector are now actively in the market seeking to recruit for a Legal Counsel, with a minimum of four years PQE**.

Applications are welcome from Commercial Solicitors, either with an in-house or private practice background and be able to demonstrate a high degree of commercial acumen with an awareness of the pressures that face innovative, fast moving businesses.

Summary of responsibilities:
*Provide pragmatic and commercial legal advice to the business.
*Handle employment law to include TUPE.
*Draft and negotiate customer and supplier contracts.
*Draft and negotiate business partner, distributor and sales agency agreements.
*Advise on Intellectual Property matters.
*Update precedent contracts and terms and conditions as and when required.
*Advise the business on the interpretation of commercial contracts.

Applicant requirements:
*Qualified Solicitor, with extensive Commercial experience with a minimum of four years PQE**
*Proficient user of Microsoft office software
*Attention to detail and accuracy are essential
*Excellent written and verbal communication skills
*Organised and able to prioritise a workload effectively
*Excellent interpersonal skills, being able to communicate at all levels of the business

If this opportunity would be of interest, please contact Chris Ewles at Badenoch + Clark.

**The PQE indicated in this advertisement is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.

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