In House Counsel - Corporate Governance and Commer

In House Counsel - Corporate Governance and Commercial Law (NQ-2PQE)London - Hybrid Working £70,000 - £85,000Permanent Role** For this position, we are able to consider applicants qualified in common law jurisdictions; visa sponsorship available**Role Overview:Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment are presently representing one of the leading power companies in the UK and Ireland. Our client are currently looking to expand their London based legal team, requiring someone to lead on corporate governance matters and commercial legal work.Key Accountabilities:

• Handling the corporate governance requirements of the business including document execution, corporate filings and the preparation of resolutions.
• Maintaining contract and corporate governance databases and leading on process/technology improvements in contract management.
• Preparing and negotiating commercial contracts such as NDAs and intragroup agreements.
• Assisting M&A and finance transactions.
• Leading on GDPR compliance.
• Creating and updating precedent contracts.
• Helping to improve the legal culture of the organisation through preparing and delivering training to employees.

About You:

• A qualified solicitor in England and Wales of c0-2PQE.
• Candidates qualified in common law jurisdictions who are in process of cross qualification can also be considered.
• Robust demonstrable knowledge of corporate governance and ability to independently prepare standard corporate resolutions.
• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to naturally build rapport and confidently liaise with stakeholders.
• A positive hands-on approach, with exceptional organisational skills and self-motivation.
• German language skills not a requirement but a distinct advantage.

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Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings.

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.