Legal Counsel
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FULL DESCRIPTION
The role of Legal Counsel is to support the Head of Legal Services and Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and support to [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Group. The Legal Counsel will perform their role by using their legal and commercial knowledge to be a trusted advisor to support the business in achieving its strategic objectives whilst safeguarding the Group’s interests, protecting customers and upholding our reputation.
What you'll be responsible for:
- You will work in collaboration with the other departments primarily on commercial contracts and project work. - You will be responsible for your own matters from initial instruction through to completion. - You will have the opportunity to develop your understanding of commercial property, litigation, intellectual property, employment and data protection law. - Reporting into the Senior Legal Counsel.
What you'll need:
Essential - Commercial experience of drafting and negotiating contracts. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to handle conflicting priorities, provide legal advice in an appropriate and timely manner and demonstrate a delivery focussed mindset. - Ability to make commercial decisions quickly and confidently.
Desirable - Experience in the Financial Services industry or other regulated industry. - An understanding of data protection law. - We would encourage applications from candidates from 2 -5 years PQE, either from an in-house environment or recognised commercial law firm.
Our Benefits
- Hybrid working – 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home - 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days over 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service. Plus bank holidays! - Discretionary annual bonus - Pension scheme – 5% employee, 6% employer - Flexible working – we will always consider applications for those who require less than the advertised hours - Flexi-time - Healthcare Cash Plan – claim cashback on a variety of everyday healthcare costs - Electric vehicle – salary sacrifice scheme - 100’s of exclusive retailer discounts - Professional wellbeing, health & fitness app - Wrkit - Enhanced parental leave, including time off for IVF appointments - Religious bank holidays – if you don’t celebrate Christmas and Easter, you can use these annual leave days on other occasions throughout the year. - Life Assurance - 4 times your salary - 25% Car Insurance Discount - 20% Travel Insurance Discount - Cycle to Work Scheme - Employee Referral Scheme - Community support day