We are working with an established organisation in the Folkestone area who are looking to employ a Legal Counsel on a permanent basis.
The package includes, a competitive salary, possibility of hybrid working, accident insurance, great annual leave + bank holidays, health cash back plan and more.
Main Duties:
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To draft, negotiate and approve a wide range of upstream and downstream commercial contracts, including the supply of goods/services, rail-related construction, IT/IP contracts and marketing/advertising agreements.
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To liaise with colleagues across the business to identify legal considerations arising from day-to-day operational and commercial activities.
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To work closely with other business functions, ensuring key stakeholders are appropriately involved and informed of progress/developments.
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Collaborate with the Head of Legal UK and the Legal Director on objectives.
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Contribute to bi-national work between legal team members.
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Identify and mitigate legal risks for the Group's operations and commercial activities.
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Provide training to legal team members on key UK issues and risks, and arranging training.
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Offer legal advice and recommendations on regulatory compliance requirements, particularly on implementing Data Protection and Competition law policies.
Requirements:
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UK qualified solicitor/barrister with 3/4+ years PQE.
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Ideally a mix of private practice and in-house legal experience dealing with corporate, commercial and regulatory issues.
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Fluency in French is desirable but not essential.
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Familiar with sector specific law, processes, policies and practices.
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Possess the skills to work autonomously to minimise legal risks and obtain maximum commercial advantages from commercial/corporate activities.
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Stay up to date with legal developments in technical, commercial and financial operations.
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Recommend legal actions and assist with compliance-related work.
Please note that only candidates who live locally, with a full right to work will be considered for this role.
CVs to
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