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Well established brand which is recognised across the globe, are looking for a Legal Counsel to join their UK legal team on a 12 month contract. The offices are in Surrey and it is not easily accessible by public transport so would best suit someone who drives. Hybrid working: 3 days per week in the office
Your day-to-day remit will include providing legal advice to a variety of key stakeholders. Areas include general commercial contracts, consumer law, competition advice, technology, marketing and advertising. You will be called upon to assess risk associated with certain decisions and providing legal input into important strategic projects for the group. The brief also extends to proactively identifying business activities where additional legal guidance would be beneficial.
The client believes that the role is best suited to a qualified lawyer with at least 5 years’ PQE although all applications will be considered on merit. You must possess a proven track record of successfully negotiating commercial details, as well as having the adaptability to advise across a range of legal areas. Whilst prior in-house experience is preferred, applications will be welcomed from private practice lawyers looking to make their first move into industry.
You must be available to start by the end of March at the latest.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
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Contract Type: CONTRACTOR
Specialism: Legal
Focus: Commercial Law
Industry: Legal
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 per annum + bonus
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Mid Management
Location: Surrey
CONTRACTORJob Reference: I9KWNB-B3F177FB
Date posted: 4 February 2025
Consultant: Jon Lucas
south-east legal/commercial-law 2025-02-04 2025-03-06 legal Surrey Surrey GB GBP 80000 85000 85000 YEAR Robert Walters https://www.robertwalters.co.uk https://www.robertwalters.co.uk/content/dam/robert-walters/global/images/logos/web-logos/square-logo.png trueCome join our global team of creative thinkers, problem solvers and game changers. We offer accelerated career progression, a dynamic culture and expert training.