Senior Legal Counsel

Graff Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Graff Search is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide dedicated support on complex commercial contracts and related IP, marketing, fundraising, digital, policy, and corporate matters. You will help manage high-stakes agreements and collaborate with a multidisciplinary legal team in a fast-paced not-for-profit setting.

The role emphasizes relationship-building across all levels of the organisation and a proactive, independent approach to guidance and risk management.

Qualifications

• A strong background in commercial contracts is essential.
• Experience with IP and marketing is advantageous.
• In-house experience is preferable or a strong interest in not-for-profit work.

Responsibilities

• Provide dedicated legal support on complex and strategically important contracts.
• Support multiple functions including commercial contracts, IP, marketing, fundraising, digital, policy and corporate matters.
• Manage and negotiate complex agreements and collaborate with the legal team on cross-functional projects.

Skills

Commercial contracts

IP

Marketing

In-house experience

Relationship management

Digital/Consumer law

Job description

This high profile independent charity is one well all know and respect. Its dedication to fighting health issues prevalent in modern society is one which resonates with all of us.

About the Opportunity

The organisation has a Senior Legal Counsel opportunity for a commercial contracts lawyer to join and provide dedicated legal support on complex and strategically important matters. In this role, you will support all functions of the organisation including commercial contracts and IP but also marketing, fundraising, digital, policy and corporate matters. Your responsibilities will include managing complex contracts as well as working with other members of the legal team on projects.

The organisation is constantly seeking to push the boundaries and drive awareness and change; as a result, you will be working in a fast paced environment and you will need to be flexible and adaptable in your approach.

About You

A commercial contracts background is key, ideally with additional experience in IP and marketing. This is a varied role and as a result, any digital, consumer law or media experience will also be well utilised. Relationships are the backbone of the organisation and as a result, you must be able to demonstrate the ability to build and foster relationships at all levels. Given the breadth of the role, in-house experience would be preferable or at least a keen interest in operating in a role with significant variety. A collaborative approach is essential, as is a keen interest in the not-for-profit sector and an ability to work independently and proactively.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected and innovative not-for-profit organisation in a key role for the legal team.