Legal Counsel, Commercial

About the Company: Global Education Provider

About the Role: A global education provider is seeking a Legal Counsel, Commercial to join its legal team. This role is ideal for a qualified lawyer with strong commercial and corporate experience, who thrives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The role is primarily remote, with occasional in-office requirements in London. Candidates do need to be close and commutable to London in the event office needs require their presence.

Responsibilities:

• Commercial & Corporate Legal Work:
• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including service agreements, technology contracts, and partnership agreements, IP and data protection.
• Advise on corporate governance, compliance, and risk management within an international education environment.
• Support the business in M&A transactions, joint ventures, and commercial partnerships.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including IT, HR, and Marketing, to provide legal guidance on data privacy and business operations.

Qualifications: England & Wales-qualified solicitor with 4+ years PQE, ideally from private practice (top-tier firm experience preferred) or from in-house with previous private practice experience.

Required Skills:

• Proven experience in commercial and corporate law in a private practice setting, including contract negotiation and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating effectively with internal teams.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to simplify complex legal issues for non-legal stakeholders.

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