Legal Counsel (temporary / contract to permanent role)

Page Executive; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a temporary Legal Counsel who will be responsible for reviewing and negotiating contracts, providing legal advice on compliance, and managing legal risks. This role offers an opportunity to convert to a permanent position with immediate start available. Candidates should have experience in the retail industry and legal documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating contracts.
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory matters in the retail industry.
• Ability to manage legal risks and resolve disputes.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate legal documents including vendor and SaaS agreements.
• Provide legal advice on compliance issues.
• Assist in managing legal risks and documentation.

Job description

Overview

The Legal Counsel (Temporary / Contractor converting to permanent employee) will have be responsible for :

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a variety of contracts and legal documents - vendor, SaaS and license agreements.
• Provide legal advice to internal stakeholders on compliance and regulatory matters within the retail industry.
• Assist in managing legal risks and resolving potential disputes.
• Support the legal department in maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Monitor changes in laws and regulations that may impact the organization.
• Collaborate with external counsel as needed for specialized legal matters.
• Ensure all business practices adhere to applicable laws and company policies.

About Page Executive

Page Executive is the specialist search arm to PageGroup / Michael Page International, other brands include Michael Page, Page Personnel and Page Outsourcing. Listed on the London Stock Exchange, we have local specialist search consultants in 37 countries worldwide. Founded in 1976, originally focusing on Financial Services, we now recruit across multiple practice groups with legal and professional services search consultants ates must be based in New York / Tri-State area, able to work daily from the Bronx office 5 days per week, and have US work authorization now and indefinitely. The ideal candidate is available for immediate start, joining the business initially on a temporary basis with a view to converting to permanent does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.