My client, a fast-growing international organisation, is seeking a Legal Counsel (Contracts & Compliance) to join their expanding legal team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded solicitor to play a key role in supporting legal operations across multiple jurisdictions, with a strong focus on commercial contracts, compliance and risk management.
Responsibilities
Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including client contracts, supplier agreements, NDAs and licensing arrangements
Manage the contract lifecycle, ensuring key obligations, renewals and contractual risks are effectively monitored
Provide legal support during commercial proposals and tender processes
Assist with the implementation and monitoring of internal compliance policies and procedures
Support compliance across areas including data protection, anti-bribery and regulatory requirements
Conduct legal research and provide advice on a variety of commercial and corporate matters
Liaise with external legal advisers across multiple jurisdictions where required
Maintain legal documentation, templates and knowledge management systems
Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to minimise legal risk and support business objectives
Skills
Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 2 years' post-qualification experience
Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
Strong understanding of compliance and regulatory matters, including data protection and corporate governance
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Commercially aware with a pragmatic approach to legal risk
Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail
Able to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment
Experience working in-house or advising commercial organisations would be advantageous
Package
£75,000 - £85,000 basic salary
Hybrid or remote working within the UK
Opportunity to join a growing international organisation
Exposure to a broad range of commercial and legal matters
Excellent long-term career development within a collaborative team
Salary description
£75000.00 - £85000.00 per year