Senior Legal Counsel

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Thomson Legal Recruitment Company Full time
Senior Legal Counsel Job Description

Thomson Legal Recruitment Company is seeking a highly skilled Senior Legal Counsel to lead their UK business. This part-time position can be based in London or Glasgow and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Contract Negotiations: Lead negotiations on terms and contracts for large, complex clients and partnerships, ensuring the best outcomes for the business while minimizing risks.
  • Drafting Contracts: Prepare and customize contracts for major clients and partnerships, addressing specific legal and commercial requirements.
  • Client Engagement: Collaborate directly with clients' or prospects' legal counsel throughout the commercial process, providing legal input as needed.
  • New Product Development: Provide legal oversight on the setup of new products and consulting arrangements, focusing on contractual, risk, and regulatory issues.
  • Non-Disclosure Agreements: Draft, review, and tailor NDAs, ensuring they align with the specific requirements of each engagement.
  • Anti-Money Laundering Guidance: Offer expert advice and guidance on AML and PEP issues during the commercial negotiation stage and throughout the engagement.
  • Dispute Resolution: Provide legal support in managing service or contract disputes, offering advice on Best Endeavour Practice and other relevant issues.
  • Sanctions Compliance: Ensure the business complies with sanctions regimes and provides advice on dealings with sanctioned individuals or entities.
  • GDPR Compliance: Manage legal aspects related to data privacy, including handling GDPR compliance, data breaches, and providing guidance on Data Subject Access Requests.
Requirements:
  • Fully qualified lawyer admitted to practice in the UK with the right to work in the UK.
  • Strong understanding of commercial law, contracts, intellectual property, corporate governance, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
  • Familiarity with laws and regulations pertinent to financial services, with previous experience in acting as both DPO and MLRO.

For a confidential discussion about this position, please contact David Thomson, Director at Thomson Legal Recruitment Company.


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