In House Counsel

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Slater and Gordon are a leading consumer law firm which provides a broad range of specialist legal and complementary services. We are undergoing a huge transformation across all areas of the business, with a focus on people and technology, and our mission is to give people easier access to our world class legal services.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced In-House Counsel to join our team. We are seeking an experienced, qualified corporate/commercial lawyer to provide advice on a wide range of corporate, commercial, regulatory, data protection and dispute resolution matters.

Some of the advice provided will be in response to business need and some will be more project-based, supporting ongoing strategy initiatives. This is a varied role, but there is a strong bias towards drafting commercial contracts. Working on a wide ranges of legal disciplines including some data protection advice (with the support of specialised lawyers). In addition, there is a corporate governance element to this role requiring the solicitor to assist with key company secretarial duties, such as company filings and managing deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Be capable of independently completing contracts (both drafting and reviewing completed drafts) from concept through to final signed version
• Provide legal support to company projects and initiatives
• Manage external legal advisors
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders across the Slater and Gordon Group
• Advise on regulatory, data protection and dispute resolution matters where the need arises and with appropriate support
• Contribute to the team goals including innovating, automating and standardising processes

About You:

• Qualified solicitor (on the roll of solicitors and authorised to practise in the jurisdiction of England & Wales)
• Demonstrable experience in relevant areas of law (mainly commercial contracts)
• Experience of working in regulated environment
• Commercially pragmatic with good business acumen
• Able to work collaboratively with the legal team/GCO and wider stakeholders within the Slater and Gordon business group
• Commercially minded and able to provide legal advice in the context of the wider business aims

What we offer in return:

We offer a hybrid working environment, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package including 25 days holiday allowance plus the option to purchase an extra 5 days, pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance and income protection insurance. The opportunity to develop a rewarding and successful career with an award- winning law firm.

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