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Senior Legal CounselJames Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd • City of London, London, United Kingdom
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Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel

James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd • City of London, London, United Kingdom
30+ days ago
Salary
£64,331.00 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Our client, a leading London-based Higher Education institution, is currently recruiting for a Senior Legal Counsel on a 6-month, full-time basis.


The position is due to start as soon as possible and offers a competitive salary of £64,331 - £71,834 per annum, alongside an excellent benefits package and flexible working arrangements.


The ideal candidate will be a qualified Solicitor or Barrister with relevant post-qualification experience, strong commercial contracts expertise, and experience providing pragmatic legal advice across a broad range of legal matters. Previous in-house or Higher Education experience would be advantageous.


Duties will include (but are not limited to):

  • Drafting, negotiating and reviewing a wide range of commercial contracts, including partnership agreements, consultancy agreements and other business-critical contracts
  • Acting as the key point of contact for contract-related legal advice, escalating complex matters where appropriate
  • Providing legal advice across a broad range of areas including data protection, intellectual property, regulatory compliance, consumer protection, charity law, public law, litigation and dispute resolution
  • Developing and maintaining legal precedents, templates and internal knowledge resources
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with stakeholders across the organisation and managing external legal advisers
  • Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments to ensure ongoing compliance
  • Designing and delivering legal training to colleagues across the organisation
  • Managing multiple legal matters and strategic projects, delivering pragmatic and commercially focused legal advice


Experience required:

  • Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with relevant post-qualification experience and a current practising certificate (or eligibility to hold one)
  • Extensive experience drafting, negotiating and reviewing complex commercial contracts
  • Experience advising across a broad range of legal disciplines including regulatory compliance, data protection, intellectual property, consumer protection, charity law and dispute resolution
  • Experience managing complex legal matters independently and instructing external counsel where appropriate
  • Previous in-house legal or Higher Education sector experience is desirable


Skills, knowledge and expertise required:

  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to provide clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice
  • Strong analytical skills and sound professional judgement
  • Excellent organisational, project management and time management skills
  • Ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Experience developing legal policies, procedures and processes
  • A collaborative approach and commitment to working within an inclusive and diverse environment


Rewards and Benefits:

  • Competitive salary with annual pay progression
  • 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Hybrid and flexible working opportunities
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Family-friendly policies
  • Health and wellbeing facilities
  • Staff reward and recognition schemes
  • Access to a range of professional development opportunities


Working hours:

  • Full-time
  • Monday to Friday


Please note that applicants must have the right to work in the UK or be eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.


James Andrews is acting as an employment agency and business in relation to this role.


At James Andrews Recruitment Solutions we try to respond to all applications personally, however, due to the high volume of applications this is not always possible. If you have not heard back from us within 72 hours, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.


Don’t forget our recommendation scheme: Recommend a friend or colleague to us and receive up to £250 each once they have completed 20 days in a role via James Andrews! Terms and conditions apply, contact us for details.

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