Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel – Interim (6 months)

Job Overview

My client is hiring for a Legal Counsel on a day rate for 6 months.

The preference for the role is to be hybrid at the site in Gateshead, working full-time. However, remote working will be considered for the right candidate. The role is flexible and part-time working will be considered (3 days per week or above). In-house experience is desirable although not essential. All range of experience will be considered and my client is looking for qualified solicitor with at least 3 years’ relevant experience who can work unsupervised.

Key Responsibilities

In this role the Legal Counsel will be responsible for the following:

* Provide a wide-range of legal and commercial advice and support to UK and global operations.

* Consider and manage legal and commercial risk including deciding upon appropriate mitigation strategies and taking into consideration needs of key stakeholders.

* Take responsibility for legal work working unsupervised, acting with propriety and integrity in line with the company’s values.

* Draft and negotiate agreements (both legally and commercially) which minimise risks and maximise rights as required including channel/reseller/distribution agreements; IT contracts; supplier and customer agreements; dispute resolution, intellectual property management and some real estate matters.

* Advise upon and provide commercial support for strategic partnerships.

* Take responsibility for and manage local legal regulatory compliance including data protection/GDPR policies and other internal governance policies.

* Advise and manage governance and compliance requirements with UK Companies House and other similar bodies in other jurisdictions, as required.

* Liaise with external counsel as and when approved.

* Provide employment legal advice and employee relations support to HR.

* Provide legal advice for strategic partnerships and expansion of the business.

* Manage legal requirements for intellectual property registrations on behalf of company Transport including patent registrations including deciding upon IP strategies and territorial coverage.

* Ensuring the company is up to date with legislative changes which affect the business.

Job Requirements

* Qualified solicitor in England and Wales

* 3+ years post-qualification experience

* In-house legal experience and ability to work unsupervised

* Commercial/corporate experience desirable – strong drafting skills required

* All-round lawyer who shows good attitude and willingness to tackle ‘whatever comes across the desk