Legal Counsel

Found in: Talent UK C2 - 2 weeks ago

Belfast, United Kingdom The Financial Times Full time

(12 Month FTC)

About Us

The FT has an uncompromising mission: delivering independent, quality information, news and services to individuals and companies around the globe. It’s the cornerstone of our reputation and the heart of our ambitions for the future. But for our people, the FT offers so much more than what we do. FT people come from all kinds of backgrounds and work across a huge range of disciplines and locations, and find an empowering, warm and welcoming culture that values curiosity and rewards smart, ambitious thinking. Those who are willing to unite around our mission and live our values will find plenty to challenge, inspire and interest them. Like the audiences we serve, no two FT people are the same; but together we help our audience be better informed and understand the world around them. It’s a job that’s never mattered more, and a career that can take you anywhere you want to go.

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion in the workplace

At the FT, we aim for employees across all regions to have a voice so that diverse perspectives are heard and valued. We believe that a supportive workplace is one where employees feel they can be themselves at work and have the flexibility they need to meet their personal needs. We'll continue to remove barriers for all, and in particular barriers facing employees from underrepresented groups.

Role Overview

The Financial Times is recruiting for a commercial contracts lawyer to be based at its office in Belfast, Northern Ireland . 

The Belfast office is an integral part of the FT’s highly-regarded in-house legal team. The Belfast team currently comprises four commercial lawyers who report into a Senior Legal Counsel (also based in Belfast) and the FT’s deputy company secretary. The Belfast legal team provides dedicated support to important business divisions within the Financial Times, including the FT’s corporate subscriptions and services business, the Financial Times Live global conferences and events business (), FT’s thought leadership business, FT Longitude, and the FT Specialist range of titles.

The Belfast office is situated in Belfast city centre. The Legal team has a hybrid working model, which provides flexibility while maintaining collaboration and culture through regular in-person contact.

This is a permanent position.

What you will be responsible for

Advising the business on contracts with clients from a wide range of industries and jurisdictions Engaging directly in negotiating contract terms with external customers Providing highly responsive, pragmatic and commercial advice  Managing contracts which are usually based on standard templates, but can be subject to extensive negotiation Understanding how the templates reflect the FT’s business model and updating templates as required to meet changing business needs and product developments Delivering training to business partners Identifying ways in which legal support can be delivered more effectively, leveraging new legal technology tools

Experience/skills you need to be successful in this role

Essential

Solicitor qualified in the UK. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong commercial contract drafting skills and legal knowledge, with a good understanding of copyright, licensing, data protection, indemnity and liability issues Demonstrates commercial awareness that takes strategic objectives into account Highly organised, with strong time management skills, including the ability to prioritise work and keep internal stakeholders informed Can build effective relationships within the legal team and wider business

Desirable

Previous in-house experience

What’s in it for you? Our Benefits

Our benefits vary depending on location, but we are committed to providing best in class perks across all our offices as well as an inclusive environment to develop your career. Examples of our benefits include; generous annual leave allowances, flexible working (including working from home), medical cover, enhanced maternity & paternity packages, subsidised gym memberships and Giving Back opportunities. Full details of our benefits can be found .

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