Legal Counsel -12mth FTC

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A global services business is seeking a Legal Counsel in London for a 12-month contract covering maternity leave. This hybrid role involves reviewing and drafting various commercial contracts and providing business-oriented legal advice. Candidates should be qualified lawyers with a minimum of 2 years' PQE and experience in technology and IP. The position offers a salary range of £75,000 – £85,000 per annum plus bonuses and benefits.

Benefits

Bonus

Private health

Enhanced pension

Qualifications

• Must have experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Background with technology and IP work preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and draft a range of contracts including distribution contracts.
• Engage in business-oriented legal advisory work with stakeholders.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts

Experience with technology and IP work

Education

Qualified lawyer with at least 2 years’ PQE

Job description

Global services business enjoying a rapid period of international growth is looking for a Legal Counsel to join their team on a 12 month contract to cover a period of maternity leave. This is a hybrid role with 2 days per week required in the office (Central London). You must be available to start by the end of January at the latest.

The position offers a broad day‑to‑day in‑house workload such as reviewing and drafting a range of contracts, including distribution contracts; technology and IP agreements; sponsorship agreements; product agreements; and general customer and supplier contracts. You will also be involved in a constant flow of business‑oriented legal advisory work, engaging with stakeholders across the organisation and beyond.

The position requires a qualified lawyer with at least 2 years’ PQE (although applications from all levels will be considered on merit). You must have experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, and a background with technology and IP work would be viewed favourably.

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

About the job

Contract Type: Temporary Interim Management

Specialism: Legal

Focus: Commercial Law

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Associate

Location: City of London

Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 per annum + bonus, private health, enhanced pension.