Commercial Legal Counsel - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract | Bristol, UK | Flexible

Danos Group; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Danos Group is offering a 12-month Fixed Term Contract for a Commercial Legal Counsel in Bristol. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal advice across various contracts and ensure compliance with regulatory obligations while having a flexible working arrangement.

Qualifications

• England & Wales qualified with 2+ years PQE.
• Experience in commercial contracts and regulatory compliance.
• Immediate availability preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on contracts and regulatory obligations.
• Research and implement laws from the FCA.
• Support Compliance and HR departments.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Data Protection Act knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Qualified in England & Wales

Job description

Commercial Legal Counsel - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

Danos has been mandated on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract opportunity for a Commercial Legal Counsel to join a Local Government Pension Fund, sitting in a small team and reporting into the Director of Risk and General Counsel. The role will be based in Bristol. Flexible working is offered with 1-2 days expected in the office, but candidates who are regionally located are preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on a range of contracts and arrangements including employment contracts, commercial contracts, supply of goods and services contracts and documents related to investments by, or on behalf of clients.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of all relevant regulatory obligations that have an impact on the fund.
• Advising on the Data Protection Act 2018
• Researching and implementing applicable laws and regulations handed down by the FCA and advising the business accordingly.
• Aiding with FOIA requests.
• Provide support to the wider business including Compliance and HR.

Your Profile:

• England & Wales qualified with 2+ years PQE.
• Broad commercial contracts experience will be considered.
• Due to the nature of the role, candidates who are immediately available are preferred but not essential.

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