Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- JMC Legal Recruitment
- Location
- England, Gloucestershire, Cheltenham
- Salary
- £30000 - £45000 per annum + Excellent benefits
- Posted
- 21 Sep 2021
- Closes
- 19 Oct 2021
- Ref
- BBBH32864
- Contact
- Jasmine Cook
- Vacancy Type
- Solicitors
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Practice Areas
- Charities, Company/Commercial
- Experience Level
- Not Disclosed
This charitable organisation operating in the education sector is looking to appoint a Legal Counsel to be based out of their office in Cheltenham.
They are interested to hear from lawyers in private practice looking to transition to an in-house role, as well as individuals who already have experience as legal counsel.
The company:
This organisation is an independent charity operating in the education sector. They provide admissions services as well as information, support and guidance on Higher Education choices.
They also have a subsidiary company that engages in commercial activities to generate revenue. These profits are then channelled back into the charitable arm of the business for the benefit of their users.
The role:
As legal counsel, you will deliver high-quality advice pertaining to the charitable and trading activities of the company. Therefore, experience and knowledge in commercial contracts, company law, intellectual property and procurement is highly desirable.
You will also draft and prepare a range of commercial contracts in conjunction with Senior Legal Counsel and the Governance teams. They are looking for an ambitious individual who is adept at building relationships with internal and external customers and colleagues across the business.
They are looking for a versatile individual who enjoys varied remit of work where no two days are the same. There is lots of room to progress with this company as they continue to develop their charitable reach and increase their business activities.
Requirements:
· Solicitor or Legal Executive 1+ years PQE with a background in commercial, company, regulatory, compliance matters
· Commercially focussed with excellent contract handling skills
· Self-starter who can drive forward the success of the legal function of the business
What's on offer:
· Salary is negotiable depending on your level of experience plus benefits package
· Varied workload with exposure to a range of commercial activities
· Flexible working arrangements and supportive culture
Exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a business headquartered in Cheltenham.
Apply now for immediate consideration or give me a call for a confidential conversation.