At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal support on client terms and risk-related issues in a global practice.
- Company: Top-tier international firm with a focus on risk and compliance.
- Benefits: Excellent salary, generous benefits, hybrid working, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Join an inclusive culture with a friendly team and excellent client base.
- Why this job: Lead negotiations on complex contracts and make an impact in data privacy and AI.
- Qualifications: 4+ PQE with strong contract negotiation skills and commercial awareness.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
We are working with a top-tier international firm who are seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counsel to join their Risk & Compliance team within their Belfast office on a 12-month FTC basis.
The successful candidate will join an elite global practice, providing legal strategic support to the firm’s partners and fee-earners on a range of client terms and risk-related issues. The candidate’s duties will include advising the firm on its contractual obligations within their global operations (in areas such as incident response), maintaining detailed records of contractual terms, utilising technology and data tools to analyse and report on trends, risks and impacts, and approving, escalating and advising on high‑risk or non‑compliant terms. This role will provide the successful candidate with the opportunity to take the lead on reviewing, interpreting and negotiating complex client engagement terms, with a particular focus on data privacy, information security and AI‑related provisions.
Essential Criteria:
- 4+ PQE;
- Strong background in contract negotiation and complex contract review, ideally within a risk, regulatory or law firm environment;
- Excellent commercial awareness;
- Outstanding academics;
- Technically excellent;
- Negotiation skills;
- Willingness to become involved in business development;
- Ability to work independently and as a team.
Benefits:
- Excellent salary package (commensurate with experience);
- Generous benefits package;
- Extensive opportunities for career development;
- Excellent client base;
- Hybrid working;
- Inclusive and friendly culture.
Please contact Nuala Darragh if you would like to have a confidential discussion about this opportunity.
In-House Counsel in Belfast employer: Achuman Capital
Join a prestigious international firm in Belfast as an In-House Counsel, where you will be part of a dynamic Risk & Compliance team. With a strong emphasis on career development and a generous benefits package, this role offers a unique opportunity to engage with complex legal challenges while enjoying a hybrid working environment and an inclusive culture that values collaboration and innovation.
