Legal Counsel
- Location
- London
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- 05 Feb 2016
- Closes
- 04 Mar 2016
- Ref
- SB/018845
- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors, In-House
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Company/Commercial, Information Technology, Insurance/Reinsurance
- PQE
- 1-3 Years, Newly Qualified
- Experience Level
- Not Disclosed
We are currently working with a well-known warranty provider, who has an impressive clientele, in their search for a Legal Counsel, to join their mid-sized legal function.
Reporting into the Senior Legal Counsel, as well as working closely with the Group Legal Director, financial promotions and marketing teams, you will provide legal support across a broad range of legal matters.
Responsibilities:
- Drafting, reviewing & negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts for the business’s clients and suppliers.
- Advising on various areas of law, such as consumer protection, general commercial & e-commerce.
- Review and approve consumer documentation, including T&Cs, marketing promotions and web copy.
- Reviewing and amending standard templates, agreements & policy terms.
- Assist in consumer litigation.
- Foreseeing upcoming changes in the law and advising the business when necessary
- Predominating offering support to the UK division, however you will also be assisting Legal Counsels in other jurisdictions.
Requirements:
- Likely to be NQ-2 PQE
- Strong educational background and trained at a top firm
- Previous experience working in-house is advantageous
- Broad range of legal knowledge
- Strong experience drafting commercial contracts
- Ability to negotiate with businesses on client agreements, NDAs, outsourcing & T&Cs
- Good understanding of consumer protection & e-commerce
- Solid interpersonal skills
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.