Legal Counsel 7 Pqe Purpose Led Investment Business Job In London

Are you an experienced corporate lawyer who is looking to add value to a purpose led business?

Our Client

A global purpose led business is looking to add a dynamic commercial and corporate lawyer with strong commercial contracting experience to their legal team. You will support the business on non-transactional work. My client works across infrastructure/technology/energy and as such experience in such areas would be a bonus

My client is looking for a seasoned corporate lawyer ideally with extensive and proven contracts experience and is someone who will be motivated by the client's development mission and ideally demonstrate some commitment to their social goals

Responsibilities

The successful candidate's work will include (but not be limited to):

• Negotiation of commercial contracts (including information technology, real estate, and travel supplier contracts), consultancy agreements, non-disclosure agreements etc.
• Maintenance and management of commercial contract precedents and templates, including updating for legal, policy or regulatory changes
• Working with Procurement to ensure supplier contracts are managed appropriately
• Advising the business on data protection and Freedom of Information Act issues
• Supporting the Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Company Secretary on corporate matters and initiatives

Qualifications

• 7+ PQE England and Wales Qualified Lawyer with training from a recognised City firm
• Recent in-house corporate experience working on commercial contract negotiation and management
• Broader experience of data protection issues, issues arising from activities in developing markets and working on company registration and maintenance in the UK and abroad is preferred
• Attention to detail, strong project and time-management skills

What is on offer for you?

• Competitive six figure base salary
• Bonus
• Opportunity to work for a Purpose led Business on meaningful matters
• Flexible working (2 days in the office)

To apply, please email your CV to archie.mclaren@thesjp.co.uk