Legal Counsel

Thomson Legal; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel to join their remote team. Responsibilities include reviewing contracts and providing legal support across various departments. The ideal candidate has 2-4 years PQE and a strong background in commercial contract law. Competitive salary and benefits, including a performance-related bonus, are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Performance-related bonus up to 30%

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years PQE with background in commercial contract law.
• Experience of data protection legislation.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, negotiate and review contracts.
• Communicate directly with clients and vendors.
• Provide legal support for HR, operations and compliance.

Skills

Commercial contract law

Data protection legislation

Communication skills

Business acumen

Financial awareness

Problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Adaptability

Positive attitude

Critical thinking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Global technology company is looking to hire a Junior Legal Counsel to join their in-house team- this role will be fully remote-working.

Role Profile:

You will get involved in a range of activities that will support and protect the business however your main task will be reviewing commercial contracts from both existing and new client agreements.

This is a hands-on role where both tactical execution and longer-term strategy are important but what will be key is your ability to interact with and negotiate with both internal stakeholders and clients.

Although this role is home based you must have the ability to travel nationally to attend internal and client meetings as and when required.

We are looking for someone that has 2-4 years PQE and ideally has experience as in-house counsel in the private sector. You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, pension and up to a 30% annual performance related bonus scheme.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare, negotiate and review contracts, with a focus on customer and vendor contracts.
• Prepare, negotiate and review data processing agreements.
• Communicate directly with clients and vendors.
• Provides ad hoc legal support for HR, operations, compliance and privacy.
• Provides legal support for operations, HR, and corporate security on internal and external investigations.
• Study proposed and existing legislation, review business practices and policies, and advise management of potential risks with a focus on global data privacy and security matters.
• Coordinate with operations, compliance, data protection officers, security and information technology departments to analyse the legal implications of data privacy, compliance, and business and security practices and policies.
• Research and analyse various legal issues, including contractual disputes, labour disputes, works council matters, territorial expansion, and renders an opinion.
• Coordinate and assist in representation of the organisation in legal disputes.
• Review and approve communications to clients from a legal standpoint.
• Carry out legal assignments that are routine in nature without supervision.
• Adhere to Foundever policies on ethics and integrity.
• Performs other additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience:A minimum of 2 years PQE with a background in commercial contract law and experience of data protection legislation.
• Excellent communication skills:the ability to clearly and effectively communicate at all levels of the business with internal stakeholders and clients.
• Business Accumen:Ability to maintain an overall organizational perspective and business focus in decision making.
• Financial Awareness:Understanding of the meaning and implications of key financial indicators.
• Adaptability:the ability to handle a wide variety of tasks and adjust your communication style as necessary.
• Positive attitude:the ability to remain positive and upbeat even during difficult customer interactions.
• Microsoft Office –Good experience using MS Office, PowerPoint, Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Critical thinking:Effective problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge:Demonstrated knowledge of industry & general business management.
• Background:A clear criminal background check.

On Offer:

On offer is a competitive salary and benefits package.

To Apply:

For a confidential discussion about this position, to request the full job description or to apply, please contact:

David Thomson- Director

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]