Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- Michael Page Legal
- Location
- England, Buckinghamshire, Aylesbury Vale
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 29 Mar 2021
- Closes
- 26 Apr 2021
- Ref
- JN -032021-2179064
- Contact
- Stacey Graham
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Company / Commercial
- PQE Level
- 2-4
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A fantastic opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join an in-house legal team where you will be exposed to a broad range of work.
Client Details
A vastly growing FTSE 250 Business!
Description
1. Assisting business units and group business functions in concluding a wide range of legal agreements, by advising, drafting and negotiating, including, but not limited to : -
Supply of services agreements
Purchase of goods and services agreements
Non-disclosure and confidentiality agreements
Exclusivity agreements
Binding and non-binding heads of terms and letters of intent
Licences
2. Supporting corporate finance, business units and group business functions with mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures
3. Assisting with activities relating to compliance matters including but not limited to Data Protection, Competition, Anti Bribery & Corruption and Modern Slavery
4. Managing and resolving disputes and third party claims made by or against the company
5. Assisting with corporate legal matters e. reorganisations, board minutes and corporate governance requirements.
6. Instructing, liaising with and managing external legal advisors.
Profile
The successful Legal counsel will have:
- be a 3-5 year qualified solicitor.
- Strong academics
- Strong drafting skills
- Good interpersonal and negotiation skills
- Strong contract negotiation skills
- Ability to work in partnership with peer groups and other organisations including colleagues, Board level and regulatory bodies
- Ability to deal with conflict and negotiate / manage the appropriate outcome
- Experience of building and maintaining relationships
- Strong technical knowledge across commercial/corporate legal disciplines
Job Offer
Flexible working with only 1-2 days in the office
Very competitive salary
Car allowance
Bonus
Pension