Legal Counsel - Commercial

We are looking for a qualified solicitor with 0-3 years PQE , with experience in commercial law and preferably privacy law, to join our in-house legal team and support the Director of Legal. We are a global business so the role involves working with stakeholders in the UK, EU, Australia and the US.

This role is based in our centrally located London office and will require office attendance 2/3 days a week.

Core Responsibilities:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts (such as: NDA’s, customer/ supplier contracts) initially with supervision but moving to working autonomously
• Drafting and updating contract templates and other legal documents
• Pragmatically managing material risks
• Assisting in setting up processes and procedures for the legal team
• Managing the contracts register
• Working closely with the sales and customer success departments across the business to provide strategic and commercially-focused advice

Requirements

Essential requirements

• Approximately 2 years' post qualified experience within a commercial law environment.
• Qualified to practice as a solicitor in England and Wales.
• Excellent English language drafting, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• A self-starter adept at responding promptly.

Desirable

• Data protection law knowledge and experience preferred.
• Experience working in the media industry particularly in ad tech is a bonus.

Benefits

As well as working as part of an amazing, engaging and collaborative team, we offer our staff a wide range of benefits to motivate them to be the best they can be! Here’s an overview of everything we offer right now!

You will receive:

• A competitive salary based on your experience and ability to perform in role
• 25 days annual leave (excluding bank holidays)
• 8% pension contribution
• Private health care
• Fantastic corporate discounts and mental wellbeing support via Perkbox, including a top of line EAP
• Salary sacrifice schemes as well as the opportunity to receive share options.

We have fantastic offices in Basingstoke and London complete with a fully stocked fridge / snacks and catered lunches 2 times a week.

We also reward our teams with monthly socials, half day Fridays during the summer months of July and August, 3 extra days off during the Christmas holidays and a culture built on recognition, collaboration and success.