Legal Counsel

Job Description

Global distribution company are seeking to hire a Junior Commercial Lawyer to join their successful in-house legal department. The role has hybrid and/or remote-working options available.

Role Profile:

• The successful candidate will report to the General Counsel and work closely with senior individuals within in the business. This role is ideally suited to an individual who thrives in a team-focused, fast-paced environment and who is eager to learn. The ideal candidate will be an commercial solicitor with 2+ years PQE and a commercial law background gained in private practice or in-house.

• You will support the business on a range of legal matters including drafting and negotiating general customer and supplier contracts, terms and conditions of supply and IT contracts.

• You will provide legal, regulatory and governance support and advice and to assist in maintaining and updating existing templates and contracting processes.

Key Accountabilities:

• Providing accurate, relevant, and timely advice on a variety of legal topics to staff and management.

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial contracts and agreements.

• Ensuring compliance with all laws and regulations that apply to the business.

• Managing and mitigating legal risks by drafting, reviewing and implementing company policies and procedures and promoting legal, compliance and risk management best practice throughout the business.

• Dispute resolution.

• Providing legal training to the business.

• Document and workflow management.

• Supporting internal projects, training, and processes.

• Communicating with and managing external counsel.

• Staying up to date with changes to legislation, particularly in relation to laws, rules and regulations that directly affect the business.

Key Experience and Qualifications:

• Qualified solicitor with 2+ years’ PQE.

• Commercial contracts background gained either in mid to top tier practice or in an in-house environment.

• Experience of IT contract negotiation.

On Offer:

• Competitive Salary.
• Pension Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Hybrid/ Remote- Working Arrangements.

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact:

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

Edinburgh: +44 (0) 131 450 7164

Glasgow: +44 (0) 141 244 0260

London: +44 (0) 203 174 2482

Dublin: +353 (0) 1 699 1360

Email: david@thomsonlrc.com

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