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Legal Counsel
Blue Pelican
South Darenth
Hybrid
GBP 50,000 - 80,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a qualified Solicitor to join their in-house legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with senior counsel and the data protection officer, providing vital legal support across global business functions. You will draft and negotiate various commercial contracts, implement contract templates, and handle data protection issues. The position also allows for hybrid working, ensuring a balance between office and remote work. If you have at least 3 years PQE in commercial law and a passion for legal compliance, this could be the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career in a dynamic environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Minimum 3 years PQE in commercial law with strong contract negotiation skills.
- Experience in data protection legislation and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Draft and negotiate a range of commercial contracts including IP and SaaS agreements.
- Advise on legal matters and ensure compliance with data protection laws.
Skills
Education
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 firm's business functions globally.
Duties will include:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating on a range of commercial contracts including 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.
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