Legal Advisor to Businesses

1 day ago


Reading, Reading, United Kingdom Michael Page (UK) Full time

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Commercial Legal Counsel. As a key member of our legal department, you will play a critical role in advising on commercial matters and developing legal structures and policies for the business.

Key Responsibilities

  1. Providing expert legal advice on commercial matters, including contract review and negotiation.
  2. Drafting and maintaining share option scheme paperwork.
  3. Developing and implementing legal structures and policies for the business.
  4. Sourcing specialist legal advice when necessary.
  5. Managing relationships with external law firms.
  6. Providing company secretarial services, including compliance and planning.
  7. Ensuring all advice reflects applicable laws, regulations, and practice.
  8. Training the business on legal topics, including new legislation.

Requirements

  • Qualified solicitor with practical experience in commercial law.
  • Strong knowledge of commercial contract law and general corporate transactional agreements.
  • Intellectual Property experience, including patents, Trade Marks, and domain names.
  • Experience working in an SME environment or as a standalone function.
  • Experience managing external law firms.

Salary and Benefits

  • Attractive salary range of approximately £80,000 - £100,000 per annum.
  • Private Medical Insurance.
  • Matched 5% Pension.
  • 6x Life Assurance.
  • 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (pro-rata).
  • Opportunity to work in a vibrant and innovative work environment.
  • Mostly remote working with occasional office attendance in Reading.


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