Commercial Legal Counsel

6 days ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom iQ Student Accommodation Full time

iQ Student Accommodation is one of the UK's leading providers of student accommodation, with a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for our 34,000 students across 85 sites in 29 cities.

About Us

We have a hybrid working model, with 3 days spent in our London Bridge office, offering a great work-life balance.

Our iQ Support functions cover a range of areas, including Real Estate and Legal, Marketing, People, and Finance. We strive for uncompromising commitment to doing the right thing, even when nobody's watching.

The Role

This exciting opportunity is for a Commercial Legal Counsel to act as a business partner to specific teams within the iQ business, providing legal advice and support on a wide range of matters.

You will be confident in drafting various legal documents and collaborating closely with stakeholders to ensure iQ has the correct contractual protection in place.

  1. Provide hands-on support to the procurement, partnerships, IT, and people teams, taking ownership of projects and contract completion with relevant stakeholders;
  2. Be analytical and process-oriented, translating commercial intent into effective legal drafting;
  3. Work independently, escalating matters as required within the legal and risk and compliance teams;
  4. Draft a variety of general commercial contracts, including service agreements, technology contracts, data sharing agreements, nomination agreements, employment agreements, and all other commercial contracts;
Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will have:

  • A strong background in commercial law, with experience in an in-house role managing general commercial work and data protection issues;
  • At least four years of post-qualification experience working in-house, qualified to practice law in England and Wales;
  • Excellent communication skills, able to work independently while maintaining high-level communication with stakeholders and the legal team;

The ideal candidate will have a self-starting attitude, happy to work independently and escalate matters as required.

Estimated Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum
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