Global Legal Counsel - Contracts & Compliance

People First Team Japan/ピープルファーストチームジャパン; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Legal Consultant to provide counsel to various departments and oversee compliance management across Europe and North America. Ideal candidates will have a recognized legal degree and a minimum of two years' experience as a lawyer or in-house counsel. Candidates must be fluent in English, with proficiency in Chinese being a plus. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £120k, fully office-based, with immediate start available.

Qualifications

• Minimum two (2) years of experience as a lawyer (PQE) or in-house counsel.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel to departments and business operations across Europe and North America.
• Review contracts and manage procurement operations.
• Implement compliance management and risk control framework.
• Support corporate governance management.
• Deliver legal guidance across departments.
• Develop collaborations with UK institutions.
• Participate in contract and procurement management.
• Establish and improve internal control policies.
• Contribute to the compliance framework.

Skills

Fluent English

Proficient in basic office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Experience in the oil industry

Proficiency in Chinese

Education

LLB or LLM Legal Degree from a recognized University in the UK

Job description

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks an experienced Legal Consultant to provide counsel to various departments and oversee compliance management across Europe and North America. Ideal candidates will have a recognized legal degree and a minimum of two years' experience as a lawyer or in-house counsel. Candidates must be fluent in English, with proficiency in Chinese being a plus. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £120k, fully office-based, with immediate start available.