In-house Commercial Solicitor
- Recruiter
- Douglas Scott
- Location
- Wales, Newport
- Salary
- £40000 - £50000 per annum + Good Package + Excellent Benefits
- Posted
- 05 Feb 2016
- Closes
- 04 Mar 2016
- Ref
- OC29069
- Contact
- Olivia Collicott
- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, Private Practice, In-House
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Company/Commercial, Financial Services
- Experience Level
- Mid Level
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Solicitor (2 - 6 years' PQE) to join the In-house Legal team of a global, market-leading, and growing Technology business, based in their Newport office. This is the perfect opportunity for an ambitious Solicitor to launch their career In-house and gain experience working in a broad commercial role for a business with clients across the globe. Salary is dependent on individual experience, and the office is commutable from Cardiff.The business provides software to a long list of high profile clients in the Financial Services Industry and boasts a network of over 50 major financial institutions world-wide. The In-house Legal team work in a highly visible role in the business; working hard every day to provide comprehensive and commercially focussed legal advice to all areas of the business whilst continuously making commercial decisions that affect the direction and growth of the organisation.The successful Commercial Solicitor will sit within this small team of experienced and ambitious Solicitors and will draft, negotiate, and advise on a variety of commercial contracts across the business. The successful Commercial Solicitor will use their knowledge of FCA regulations and CCA to provide comprehensive legal advice to all areas of the business, in addition to providing advice on disputes, risk, and compliance where necessary. Applications are invited from Solicitors with commercial backgrounds, either from In-house or Private Practice teams, from 2 to 6 years' PQE. In-house experience is not essential however candidates should demonstrate their desire to work in a business-driven environment and their ability to work with leaders across the business, including non-legal departments. Any experience in the Financial Services Industry would be advantageous. This business is a true market-leader and has a strong client base across the world; providing Technology to some of the world's best known companies. This represents the perfect opportunity for an ambitious Solicitor to launch their career In-house and work in a broad, challenging, and continuously evolving position with a supportive team of experienced legal professionals.Please send your CV for immediate consideration.
Please contact Olivia Collicott, Recruitment Consultant - In House, to discuss the role in more detail or apply through the vacancy for immediate consideration. If you have not been contacted within five working days you should assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
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