Senior Legal Counsel (6+PQE) - Retail & Technology Firms

We are currently working with various global technology businesses & high-street retailers in London, North London and Berkshire who are all seeking a Senior Legal Counsel with Commercial/Tech/IP experience to join their growing teams.

You will work closely with all areas of the business and take a consultative approach to solving complex legal, regulatory and business issues. The successful candidate will be able to lead across a diverse range of global challenges, demonstrating excellent critical judgement with a hands-on approach.

• 6+ years’ PQE or more of relevant experience in a major law firm and/or an in-house legal department of a large corporation.
• Strong academic credentials and demonstrated record of success as a lawyer.
• Technology/Software + IP experience a plus!
• GDPR / UK, EU & UK Competition law, EU & UK Consumer Protection laws a plus!
• Extensive knowledge and experience in advising on contract and commercial law
• Taking full ownership of the drafting, negotiating and managing of commercial contracts with third parties across a wide number of areas of the UK business.
• Proven track record of delivering consistently on complex projects under challenging and time-critical circumstances with a sense of urgency, but with the ability to also keep broader strategic objectives in focus
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with significant experience and proven success in roles requiring an ability to interface at all levels, building strong relationships internally and externally
• Work with a collaborative team who want to see you succeed and will support you to do so

Contact Matthew Oakey for more information                 Contact Sarita Rai for more information
T: 0203 826 1806                                                             T: 0203 826 1807
E: moakey@ckgsearch.com                                            E: srai@ckgsearch.com