Corporate Lawyer

About the Company

Corecruitment International is a leading recruitment agency specialising in legal and commercial roles. We are proud to be working with a well-established client on this exciting opportunity.

Salary:£70,000 per annum

About the Role

This is a unique opportunity to work in a challenging but rewarding role as part of an established and friendly in-house legal team. With processes and procedures fully embedded in the business, including a suite of precedent contracts, and a playbook, you will work closely with senior managers and directors on a variety of commercial and legal work in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be a key contact and legal advisor to the purchasing team and support functions comprising HR, Finance, IT, Sales, Marketing, Safety & Wellbeing and Pensions
• Ensure viable contracts that are legally robust and in line with policies and procedures, playbook and sign off process
• Foster a culture of trust and confidence with our internal and external clients
• Be accountable for ensuring all contracts are in place prior to supply of goods/commencement of services, or renewed and extended on time and identify when contract variation is necessary
• Lead or assist in the negotiation and re-negotiation process in relation to client contracts and involve all support functions in those negotiations
• Be responsible for supporting the Legal and Compliance Director
• Assist in the supervision and support of the solicitors and paralegal in the team
• Support in developing and delivering training resources for an online portal on GDPR, Bribery and Corruption and other key legislative developments impacting the business

About You

We are looking for an experienced Corporate Lawyer who has a strong background in commercial contracts and is able to work autonomously as well as part of a collaborative team.

Requirements

• 3/4 + years PQE
• Experience in a well-known/national law firm preferred
• Beneficial to have some in house experience in a corporate business
• A proven track record of drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply commercial principles in the provision of legal services, particularly in respect of charging and risk evaluation