Legal Consultant

Nigel Wright Group

Posted 9 days ago, valid for 6 days

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northumberland NE19 2BG, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The role of Legal Consultant is newly created and will be based in Newcastle with hybrid working options available.
Approximately 75% of the position involves handling commercial contracts including data contracts and procurement, while the remaining 25% focuses on project work and governance.
Candidates should have 3-5 years of post-qualification experience (PQE) and have trained at a reputable law firm, along with strong academic credentials.
The salary and benefits will depend on experience, with additional perks including a 10% bonus, BUPA Healthcare, and a 5% matched pension.
The ideal candidate should be collaborative, detail-oriented, and motivated by the intellectual challenges of the role.

The Role

A newly created role of Legal Consultant to be based in Newcastle (Hybrid working available).
You would spend roughly 75% of your time on commercial contracts in areas such as data contracts, research agreements, billings, procurement contracts and IP.
The final 25% of your time would be spent undertaking project work, governance, development of processes & systems and technology utilisation
You'll be the main point of contact for commercial contracts and will be able to operate autonomously and diligently. Escalating high value contracts to HO as appropriate
Occasional travel is expected

The Person

We're looking for an experienced individual who is committed to being hands on and into the detail
Ideally you will have 3-5 years PQE and will have trained within a reputable law firm
Strong academics are essential with a minimum of a 2:1 degree and A grades at A'level
You will be a forward thinking and highly collaborative individual with a strong work ethic.
Motivated by the intellectual challenge of the role

SalarySalary and wider benefits will be subject to experience and current compensation - peripheral benefits will include a 10% bonus, BUPA Healthcare and a 5% matched pension

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