Legal Counsel

4 days ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Y Full time £60,000 - £120,000 per year


As Legal Counsel at Y.CO, you will play a critical role in ensuring our business operations are conducted within legal parameters. Your excellent communication skills will serve you well as you provide proactive legal counsel and strategic advice to various departments within the company. With your effective negotiation skills, you will assist in legal negotiations and discussions with clients, partners and suppliers.

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You will utilise your exceptional attention to detail by reviewing and drafting contracts, agreements and policies to ensure they are compliant with legal requirements and company standards. You have a strong understanding of corporate structuring and will maintain and oversee company AML procedures and reporting requirements, ensuring the procedures are up to date with regulations. You are proactive in your approach and monitor any potential changes in legislation and current industry trends. Your expertise will contribute to maintaining our commitment tolegal compliance and risk management.

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​In addition, you will be responsible for delegating tasks and providing training to compliance team members, ensuring consistency in legal standards and knowledge across the department. This position is open to applications in both London and Monaco.

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ABOUT YOU 

Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with key stakeholders

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You are organised and detail oriented, you are meticulous and thorough in your approach

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Ability to work effectively under pressure and prioritise tasks

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You are thorough with a keen eye for detail

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Ability to communicate complex legal issues effectively providing clear and practical advice

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You maintain high ethical standards and professional integrity

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You have exceptional negotiation and conflict resolution skills

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

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Degree in law (LLB) from a recognized university in the UK.

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Qualified as a solicitor with at least 7 years of experience required as an in-house legal counsel or equivalent position specializing in corporate law.

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Excellent knowledge of English corporate law with particular focus on Compliance and Regulatory law, Contract law, Employment law and Dispute Resolution

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A strong understanding of general AML and KYC concepts and processes.

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