Legal Counsel UKI

Experteer Italy; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global company is seeking a Legal Counsel to oversee legal employment and commercial matters in the UK and Ireland. The position requires 5-8 years of experience and legal qualification in either jurisdiction. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with regulations, drafting legal documents, providing legal support, and collaborating with global teams. This role offers remote flexibility and various benefits.

Benefits

Stock grant opportunities

Flexible remote work options

Access to WeWork

Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance with local and global employment regulations.
• Identify, map, and understand legal requirements for compliance.
• Provide expert legal guidance on legal and employment matters.
• Draft, review, and revise employment contracts and agreements.
• Lead negotiations on commercial agreements with clients.
• Collaborate with global teams for compliance across jurisdictions.

Skills

5-8 years of experience in a legal department or law firm

Ability to work independently

Attention to detail

Good written and verbal communication skills

Fluency in English

Education

Qualified to practise as a lawyer in the UK or Ireland

Job description

Overview

The Legal Counsel will primarily focus on legal employment and commercial matters in UK&I. This role will ensure the Company's compliance with local and global regulations, mitigate legal risks, and provide legal support across various business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Employment Compliance: Ensure ongoing compliance with local and global employment regulations. Regularly review and update employment-related documents, including but not limited to employment agreements, termination documents, employee handbooks, and other mandatory policies.
• Regulatory Compliance: Identify, map, and understand legal requirements necessary to ensure the Company's compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the UK and Ireland. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and legal frameworks to support business operations in the assigned region.
• Legal Support: Provide expert legal guidance to internal teams on legal and employment matters. Respond to legal inquiries from both internal stakeholders and external clients, ensuring comprehensive and timely advice.
• Document Drafting & Review: Draft, review, and revise employment contracts, termination agreements, and other relevant employment documents in accordance with local laws and company policies.
• Commercial Agreement Management: Lead negotiations and review commercial agreements with clients, ensuring that all legal risks are addressed and business objectives are met.
• Global Coordination: Collaborate with global teams to ensure that the Company’s employment practices are compliant across different jurisdictions as needed.

Requirements

• 5-8 years of experience in the legal department of a company or at a law firm
• Qualified to practise as a lawyer in either the UK or Ireland
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Great attention to detail and organizational skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent in English

Total Rewards

Our workforce deserves fair and competitive pay that meets them where they are. With scalable benefits, rewards, and perks, our total rewards programs reflect our commitment to inclusivity and access for all.

Some things you’ll enjoy

• Stock grant opportunities dependent on your role, employment status and location
• Additional perks and benefits based on your employment status and country
• The flexibility of remote work, including optional WeWork access

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Location

UK, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Portugal

Employment Type

Full time

Location Type

Remote

Department

G&A; Legal; Legal Counsel