Legal Counsel

Taylor Root Dusseldorf; Luton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK airport is seeking a motivated commercial counsel to join their legal team in Luton. You will deliver strategic legal advice on complex commercial matters and be responsible for drafting and negotiating a wide range of contracts. Ideal candidates will have 3+ years of relevant experience and strong organisational skills. This role offers an opportunity to impact a dynamic and ambitious environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of commercial experience in a leading law firm or in-house.
• Experience in managing complex transactions.
• Exceptional analytical and influencing skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver strategic legal advice on complex commercial matters.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Provide legal support to cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial experience

Drafting and negotiating contracts

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Job description

Overview

Our client, a leading UK airport is expanding its legal team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and talented commercial counsel to join a dynamic and highly respected in-house legal team.

Reporting to the Head. In this broad role, you will provide comprehensive timely legal support as a pivotal part of their legal team, across a range of complex legal matters.

About the Role

You will be responsible for delivering strategic legal advice on complex commercial and corporate matters, supporting the company's commercial and operational objectives. In addition to drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of commercial contracts. In addition to eensuring the provision of timely and effective legal advice to the business. Providing corporate, commercial and regulatory legal support to other departments and cross functional stakeholders.

Who You Are

• A legal professional with 3+ years\' commercial experience, preferably gained in a leading international law firm or with a commercial in-house team.


• Experience of drafting and negotiating complex commercial/corporate agreements. Managing complex transactions and providing strategic legal advice.


• Solid experience of drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts, including complex contracts requiring bespoke drafting.


• Strong organisational and management skills with a proven ability to manage complex issues and to mitigate legal risks.


• Excellent communication, collaboration, analytical and influencing skills.


• Strategic thinker with a proactive "get things done" attitude.

This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly changing, fast paced ambitious environment. If you are a highly motivated legal professional seeking a challenging, transformational, and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

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