In-house Legal Counsel

Jago Consultants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to oversee a small legal team and support various legal matters. The role involves drafting and negotiating client contracts, focusing mainly on the Public sector, and may include areas like data protection and procurement. A minimum of 5 years of PQE is required, with experience in commercial contracts under English law preferred. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Good basic salary

Pension

Health cover

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' PQE.
• Experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts under English law.
• Previous experience as Legal Counsel, particularly in Commercial or Employment law, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the business on a broad range of legal matters.
• Draft and negotiate client contracts in the Public sector.
• Advise on areas such as Data protection, Procurement, and Employment.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating contracts

Data protection knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Strong IT skills

Job description

Overview

Our client is expanding their operation in the UK, and are looking to recruit an in-house Legal Counsel to oversee a small team.

Legal Counsel role

Working with a small team you will be integral in supporting the business on a broad range of legal matters. This will include drafting and negotiating client contracts, mainly within the Public sector. You may also get involved in advising on any of the following whilst being responsible for your own specialist legal area :

• Data protection
• Procurement
• Employment
• Preparing and project managing tender frameworks

Ideal Candidate

• The position requires a minimum of 5 years' PQE.
• The client is open to your area of specialism, but previous Legal Counsel, Commercial or Employment experience would be preferred.
• You will need experience of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts under English law.
• Must have strong IT skills and communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to multi-task.

Package on Offer

• Good basic salary
• Pension
• Health cover