Senior Legal Counsel

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent legal recruitment firm is seeking an experienced legal professional for a mid-senior level role in Greater London. The candidate will provide expert legal advice across multiple sectors including commercial contracts and data protection. Preferred applicants should have a minimum of 7 years PQE and prior in-house experience, contributing to strategic decision-making within the company.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years PQE in relevant fields.
• Previous in-house experience preferred.
• Proficient in identifying GDPR compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice across various domains.
• Collaborate with external counsel for commercial disputes.
• Act contribute to operational decision-making.

Skills

Legal advice on commercial contracts

Data protection law expertise

Consumer law knowledge

Multi-disciplinary legal matters

M&A transaction experience

Real estate and corporate law expertise

Job description

Overview

In-House Legal Headhunter | Connecting Top Legal Talent with Leading Retail, Commerce and Travel & Leisure Companies

Provide expert legal advice across a diverse range of areas, including:

• High-value, complex, and business-critical commercial and IT contracts.


• Consumer-facing products and services, ensuring regulatory compliance.


• Commercial disputes, collaborating with external counsel when necessary.


• Data privacy and security, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.


• Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including due diligence and transaction support.


• Advertising and marketing, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.


• Develop, manage, and enhance legal databases, precedents, and playbooks to improve efficiency and consistency.


• Act as a key member of the senior leadership team, actively contributing to operational decision-making and aligning legal strategies with business objectives.

Qualifications

• Skilled in providing legal advice on commercial contract negotiations.


• Proficient in data protection laws, with a strong ability to identify and address GDPR compliance issues.


• Well-versed in consumer law, ensuring regulatory adherence and risk management.


• Comfortable handling a diverse range of multi-disciplinary legal matters on a daily basis.


• Experienced in M&A transactions, including conducting due diligence and contract review.


• A versatile legal professional with expertise across real estate, litigation, employment, commercial, and corporate law.


• At least 7 years PQE


• Previous in-house experience preferred

For more information, please apply.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level


• Employment type: Full-time


• Job function: Legal


• Industries: Staffing and Recruiting


• Location: Greater London, England, United Kingdom