- Provide pragmatic and commercial legal advice to the business whilst keeping updated with changes in relevant law.
- To liaise with the business units to manage workload and expectations
- Draft, negotiate and review a range of high value commercial contracts including partner and supplier contracts
- Take the lead and project manage matters relating to a contract, for example, ensuring service descriptions, service levels, charges, and other commercial, financial and operational matters have been approved by the relevant person in the business, such that obtaining those approvals does not delay signature of a contract or result in the business having to accept onerous terms;
- To manage instructed solicitors and counsel where required and carry out ‘ad hoc’ assignments as and when required.
Back to searchSenior Legal Counsel FTC
Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for 4 days
Harpenden, Hertfordshire AL5 2UA, England
£25,000 - £30,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position is for a Legal Counsel on a 12-month fixed-term contract with an immediate start in Hertfordshire, offering a salary of up to £90,000 depending on experience.
- Candidates should have a minimum of 6 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial law.
- The role involves providing legal advice, drafting and negotiating high-value commercial contracts, and managing workloads and expectations with business units.
- The successful applicant will work closely with a well-established legal team and report to the Head of Legal, handling various commercial responsibilities.
- While the role is maternity cover, there is a possibility for permanent employment based on business needs.
