Senior Legal Counsel

Join the growing in-house legal team of an international company with a continuing acquisitive streak. Work closely with the Group General Counsel on broad, commercial generalist matters, taking on management responsibility of junior legal professionals. The role includes occasional attendance in the London office as required.

Your New Company

An award-winning global parent company with an acquisitive tradition and several notable industry brands within its portfolio. With HQ in London (where most of the senior leadership are based), the business is constantly growing, both organically and through M&A, and has an inspiring message and ethos that attracts and retains top talent across the group.

Your New Role

A new Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial) role, created as part of a team expansion, mirroring the broader business. Reporting to Group GC, you will negotiate and review a host of complex cross-border commercial contracts matters, including technology, platform, licensing, procurement, marketing and partnership agreements, as well as SLAs and client T&Cs. Additionally, you would support in managing the juniors in the team, support with acquisitive transactions and work closely with the likes of operations, sales, marketing and procurement teams. A broad range of ad hoc IP, employment, real estate and occasionally disputes matters would also arise.

You would also support in the development of the junior lawyers and paralegals in the team.

Who You Are

You'll be an E&W qualified commercial lawyer with private practice training at a City or national firm, a few years spent honing your skills in a practice setting and at least 7+ PQE (as a guide). Subsequent in-house experience would be welcome. You will have sustained experience with a broad range of commercial contracts and the ability to work closely with internal stakeholders at all levels. You will be motivated to develop juniors in your team, and while largely working remotely, you will be able to come to the London office when needed. Candidates with high EQ and the technical and commercial skills to get the job done are highly sought after.

This is a fantastic opportunity in a collaborative environment, to advance your career and get involved in top quality work. You will be rewarded with a highly-competitive salary and attractive overall package.

Should this role be of interest, please apply through the link or contact neel.mehta@robertwalters.com for further information.

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