Legal Counsel - Maternity Cover

LAW Absolute is currently working in partnership with a multinational manufacturer in the technology industry who is seeking a maternity cover to start in March/April.

Working directly with the Head of Legal as part of a small team, the ideal candidate will be a Qualified Lawyer and have the following experience:

• Negotiating, drafting and reviewing commercial contracts, including sales of goods and, technology agreements
• Experience with GDPR, data protection, IP and IT licensing

Ideally, you will have had some experience working in technology and/or manufacturing, but candidates from all industries are encouraged to apply.

This role is initially for a period of 6 months, with possible extension up to 12 months.

Candidates with any exposure to JCT 2016 are preferred but this is not an essential criteria. As a guide, candidates should have 5 years PQE+ but must be able to work autonomously and be a self starter.

Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.

At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.

If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.