Legal Counsel

McKinlay Recruitment Services; England; Hybrid; GBP 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Legal Counsel to oversee legal affairs, focusing on Intellectual Property and Data Protection. The role allows home working 3-4 days a week, providing an opportunity for a qualified lawyer with 5+ years of experience in corporate law. Ideal candidates should possess strong negotiation skills and experience in compliance management.

Qualifications

• PQE 5 years or more in legal practice.
• Strong knowledge of Intellectual Property and data protection laws.
• Experience managing compliance with UK GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Manage Intellectual Property portfolio and associated legal matters.
• Coordinate with external IP lawyers for case handling.
• Oversee compliance with UK GDPR and data protection protocols.

Skills

Intellectual Property management

Data Protection compliance

Commercial legal expertise

Negotiation skills

Litigation strategy development

Education

Qualified lawyer (PQE 5+ years)

Job description

Job Title: Legal Counsel

Salary: to £90,000

Location: Home and Windsor (home working 3-4 days a week)

PQE: 5 years +

One of our in-house clients, a growing company based in Windsor, are looking for a senior corporate affairs associate / legal counsel to assist and support the Director of Corporate Affairs in the management of all legal affairs for the company with a particular focus on Intellectual Property, Data Protection and Commercial work.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the legal aspects of the companys Intellectual Property portfolio including :
• Coordinating external IP lawyers
• Bringing oppositions to registrations
• Negotiating settlements to disputes
• Registration of new trade marks
• Determining litigation strategy
• Overseeing, advising and leading compliance to UK GDPR and Data Protection across the company including :
• Being the nominated person for Data Protection internally and externally
• Identifying and minimising data protection risks