Lead Legal Counsel

Jobgether; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment platform is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide essential legal guidance, particularly in commercial contracts and data privacy. This fully remote role offers a dynamic environment where you will shape compliance strategies and support business growth. With a preference for candidates having over 5 years of experience in a legal role, the position emphasizes collaboration and offers numerous professional development opportunities. Join this innovative team to make a significant impact across Europe.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work 100% remote

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a legal role, preferably in fintech or technology.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in English, with additional languages being an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial agreements.
• Support the sales team by structuring deals and driving commercial initiatives.
• Provide data protection and privacy advice, including GDPR compliance.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Data privacy law

Negotiation skills

Independent collaboration

Fluent English

Education

Law degree

Job description

Overview

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Legal Counsel - REMOTE. In this role, you will play a vital part in supporting business growth by providing essential legal guidance, particularly in the areas of commercial contracts and data privacy. Your expertise will be pivotal in shaping compliance strategies and ensuring that the organization navigates its regulatory landscape effectively. Collaborating with various stakeholders, you will contribute to innovative business practices while identifying potential risks. This role offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and to make a significant impact on the company's operations across Europe.

Accountabilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of complex commercial agreements.
• Support the sales team by structuring deals and driving commercial initiatives.
• Provide data protection and privacy advice, including GDPR compliance.
• Collaborate with different stakeholders across the company.
• Develop templates, training materials, and privacy-related policies.

Requirements

• Law degree.
• 5+ years of experience in a legal role, preferably in fintech or technology.
• Strong experience in commercial contracts and data privacy law.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Fluent in English, with additional languages being an advantage.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours.
• Opportunity to work 100% remote.
• Work in a fast-paced, global environment.
• Collaborative and innovative work culture.
• Professional development opportunities.

Additional Information

Why Apply Through Jobgether?

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

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