Legal Counsel R25 - Robert Walters : Job Details

Fantastic opportunity for a commercial lawyer to join this fast-paced business on a permanent basis - would suit candidates coming direct from private practice or with in-house experience already.

We are looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join the London business unit, supporting the wider business portfolio of household-name brands.

In this role, you will play a key role in shaping the future of the business, offering strategic legal guidance, independently navigating complex commercial deals, and driving value across the organisation. Beyond the contracts and negotiations, you'll contribute to refining the legal frameworks and policies that empower the teams and set the business apart from the competition. You will also have the opportunity to develop and mentor junior colleagues in the team.

Your role will include but not be limited to the following:

• Drafting, negotiating, and finalising commercial agreements in collaboration with business teams
• Acting as a trusted advisor to commercial teams, building strong partnerships and enabling growth
• Providing insights on new products and initiatives-no two days are the same!
• Delivering legal guidance and risk assessments on a wide range of issues, including compliance with data protection and e-privacy laws
• Supporting acquisitions and corporate integration projects
• Building and managing a framework of policies and best practices to address legal and commercial challenges
• Contributing to the development and growth of junior team members

Suitable candidates will have:

• At least 5 years' post-qualification experience in-house or at a commercial or corporate law firm with experience providing full service commercial legal support (the reference to PQE is a guide only. We welcome applications from candidates with more or less PQE).
• An experience and appreciation of the challenges and requirements of delivering legal support in a fast moving commercial in-house team.
• Qualified to practice as a solicitor in England and Wales (or another common law jurisdiction)
• Proven technical ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements to tight timescales
• Experience of advising on IT, data protection/e-privacy laws as well as corporate law

If this sounds of interest to you, please get in touch to discuss in more detail.

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