Legal Counsel

Robert Walters; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a qualified lawyer to join their dynamic team. The role involves drafting and negotiating contracts, giving legal advice on GDPR matters, and engaging in corporate legal activities. Applicants with at least one year of PQE are encouraged to apply, although candidates at all levels will be considered.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year's PQE as a qualified lawyer.
• Proven track record in negotiating commercial agreements.
• Ability to provide business-focused legal advice.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on various contracts.
• Providing advice on GDPR issues and compliance.
• Acting as a key strategic advisor on legal and commercial matters.

Skills

Negotiation

GDPR compliance

Contract drafting

Legal advice

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

About the Role

Working within a supportive and dynamic team, your day-to-day remit will include the following:

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide variety of contracts, including advertising and creative services, app development, software licences, outsourcing, data analysis, supply & purchase contracts, services agreements and NDAs.
• Providing advice on GDPR issues and compliance
• Involvement in corporate matters and any upcoming M&A activity
• Acting as a key strategic advisor to a wide range of business units on a variety of legal and commercial matters

About You

This role would be well suited to a qualified lawyer with at least 1 year 's PQE (although candidates from all levels will be considered on merit). Applications from lawyers qualified in other Commonwealth jurisdictions are also welcomed.

You must possess a proven track record of successfully negotiating commercial agreements, and being able to provide pragmatic, business-focused advice to clients. Any previous in-house experience would be advantageous but not essential.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates