Senior Legal Counsel - FTC Maternity Cover

Houseful; London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a confident commercial/technology lawyer to join its dynamic Legal Regulatory and Compliance team. This role offers the chance to work on a diverse range of commercial contracts and legal matters, making a significant impact on the business. You will be part of a supportive legal team that thrives in a fast-paced environment, providing essential legal advice and improving efficiencies. With opportunities for professional growth and a commitment to work-life balance, this position is ideal for those looking to advance their legal career in a collaborative setting.

Benefits

Everyday Flex

25 days annual leave

Day off for volunteering

Festive Closure

Cycle to work scheme

Free Calm App membership

Enhanced Parental leave

Fertility Treatment Financial Support

Private medical insurance

On-site gym

Qualifications

• Experience in drafting complex commercial agreements.
• Proven ability to provide legal advice across various business divisions.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts.
• Provide legal support on day-to-day commercial issues.
• Supervise junior members of the legal team.

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Technology Law

Intellectual Property

Data Protection

Company Secretarial Duties

Excellent Communication Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Ability to Supervise

Proactive Decision Making

Education

Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales

Job description

Hybrid - Minimum 2 days on-site in London, Tower Bridge HQ

10 months FTC plus option for an additional 2 months

We are looking for a confident and experienced commercial / technology lawyer to join our Legal Regulatory and Compliance team on a fixed term maternity cover contract to advise on a varied and interesting mix of commercial contracts, technology, intellectual property and data protection across all group businesses.

This is a fantastic opportunity if you’re looking to join an innovative, fast-paced and supportive legal team which sits at the heart of the business.

Key Responsibilities

1. Drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including:

• Data licences with mortgage lenders
• Services agreements with customers and suppliers
• Product development agreements
• Outsourcing agreements

Providing general legal advice and support to our various business divisions on day-to-day commercial and legal issues including company secretarial duties

Proactively working on ways to improve efficiencies for the legal and compliance team including developing standard documents and playbooks

Liaising with our investor representatives

Supporting the General Counsel in instructing and managing external legal counsel

Managing workloads and priorities within the legal team, and supervising junior members of the team

Essential Skills

1. Results driven; having a proactive, goal-orientated and commercial approach to decision making
2. Experience obtained in a top-tier firm or in-house team
3. Qualified to practice as a solicitor in England and Wales
4. Proven technical ability to draft complex commercial agreements to tight time-scales
5. Data protection experience a plus but not essential
6. Company secretarial experience a plus but not essential
7. Excellent communication skills - able to deliver legal advice in a clear, concise and appropriate style
8. Ability to work autonomously with all levels of the business
9. Meticulous attention to detail, combined with a commercial awareness and common sense
10. Ability to grasp new legal concepts quickly
11. Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
12. Ability to adapt to change and to work in a fast-paced commercial environment
13. Proven ability to supervise legal trainees and junior lawyers

Benefits

1. Everyday Flex - greater flexibility over where and when you work
2. 25 days annual leave + extra days for years of service
3. Day off for volunteering & Digital detox day
4. Festive Closure - business closed for a period between Christmas and New Year
5. Cycle to work and electric car schemes
6. Free Calm App membership
7. Enhanced Parental leave
8. Fertility Treatment Financial Support
9. Group Income Protection and private medical insurance
10. Gym on-site in London
11. 7.5% pension contribution by the company
12. Discretionary annual bonus up to 10% of base salary
13. Talent referral bonus up to £5K