Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- Rothamsted Research
- Location
- Harpenden, Hertfordshire
- Posted
- 09 Apr 2019
- Closes
- 07 May 2019
- Ref
- 245
- Vacancy Type
- Legal Support
- Contract
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Agriculture, Charities, Environment
- PQE
- 1-3 Years
- Experience Level
- Mid Level
Rothamsted Research, a world-leading, non-profit research centre that focuses on strategic agricultural and environmental science to benefit society worldwide, is looking for a mid-level Commercial Lawyer to join its high-calibre in-house legal team. The role covers a wide variety of contract and commercial matters as well as a range of property, intellectual property and dispute matters. The successful candidate must provide practical, commercial, solution-driven advice and would need to have a strong corporate/commercial background with broad-ranging experience. To be considered for this role, you will have to show 3 years’ experience in a similar legal counsel, private practice or related role.
The candidate should be enthusiastic and proactive, be able to work with minimal supervision and complement the existing in-house legal team. The candidate will report to the Head of Legal and deputise for the Head of Legal in their absence and must be comfortable working in a fast-paced and demanding environment. A good team spirit and a practical and commercial approach are essential.
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