Legal Counsel

Blue Pelican; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing firm seeks a qualified Solicitor to join their in-house legal team in Dartford, offering a hybrid working model. The role involves negotiating commercial contracts while providing legal support across various business functions, requiring solid experience in commercial law and data protection.

Benefits

Generous bonus structure

Hybrid working model (3 days office)

Qualifications

• At least 3 years PQE in commercial law.
• Experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Background in data protection is essential.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of commercial contracts.
• Liaising with 3rd party advisors including lawyers and insurance brokers.
• Dealing with data protection issues and queries.

Skills

Drafting contracts

Data protection

Negotiating contracts

Compliance

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Legal Counsel - Kent / South East London (Hybrid)

Global manufacturing firm are looking to recruit a qualified Solicitor into their in-house legal team. You will work closely alongside senior counsel and the data protection officer in providing legal advice and support to the firms business functions globally.

Duties will include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating on a range of commercial contractsincluding supply, distribution, purchasing, IP, IT, and SaaS agreements.
• Creating, implementing, reviewing and updating contract templates for ongoing business use.
• Liaising and collaborating with 3rd party advisors, including lawyers, insurance brokers, and privacy consultants.
• Drafting, reviewing and updating documents, policies, procedures and registers required under relevant data protection legislation.
• Dealing with data protection issues and queries, including breaches, and updating the data breach/incident register.
• Advising internal stakeholders and business functions on a wide range of legal matters, including contracts, trademarks and IPRs, legal risks, and compliance.

On offer is a highly competitive salary, generous and achievable bonus and hybrid working (3 days per week in the office).

Applications are welcome from qualified Solicitors with at least 3 years PQE in commercial law. You must have solid experience in drafting, reviewing and negotiating on commercial contracts and will have data protection experience too.

The firm are happy to consider solicitors already working in-house or those in private practice who are looking to make the move in-house.

For more information please contact Julie Fernandes.