Legal Counsel - 12 Month FTC

Robert Walters UK; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for a Legal Counsel for a 12-month FTC in Oxford. The successful candidate will provide legal guidance across various departments and handle commercial agreements. Candidates should have 2+ years of experience in corporate or commercial law and strong interpersonal skills. This role offers a hybrid working model within the travel and tourism industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in a reputable private practice or in-house organization.
• Ability to handle high-value contracts.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal guidance across departments.
• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Evaluate risks and communicate effectively.

Skills

Legal guidance

Contract drafting and negotiation

Risk assessment

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Education

PQE 2+ years in corporate or commercial law

Job description

Job Title: Legal Counsel - 12 Month FTCContract Length: 12 MonthsLocation: OxfordshireSalary: CompetitiveWorking Pattern: Hybrid working

Key Responsibilities of a Legal Counsel - 12 Month FTC:

• Offering comprehensive legal guidance to various departments within the organisation, such as Procurement, IT, Marketing, People, Sales, and Operations, with a particular focus on contractual matters
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements while overseeing the legal aspects of diverse business initiatives
• Identifying and evaluating risks, ensuring clear and effective communication with both internal teams and external stakeholders
• Collaborating across functions on major projects while independently managing smaller or strategic tasks.
• Providing practical advice on contract disputes and interpretation, emphasising commercially sound decision-making rather than solely focusing on legal risk assessment.
• The ideal candidate would be 2+ years PQE with a background within corporate or commercial law, ideal experience would come from a reputable private practice or in-house organisation
• Experience working with high-value contracts and complex matters.
• Ability to deal with a range of large (but not exclusively) contractual projects.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise at all levels.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and meticulous attention to detail.

What's Next?

If you are interesteed in this Legal Counsel - 12 Month FTC role within the Travel and Tourism industry in Oxford then click the link to apply or email [e-mail]

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: Temporary

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Commercial Law

Industry: Travel and Tourism