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Legal Counsel 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Legal Counsel 12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

Meraki Talent Limited

Posted a day ago, valid for 17 days

Bristol, Somerset BS83RP, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

An exciting opportunity for a Legal Counsel has emerged at a financial services firm on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
The role requires at least 3 years of experience and offers a salary of £70,000 per year.
You will report to the Director of Risk & General Counsel and provide legal support across various business functions.
Key responsibilities include drafting and reviewing contracts, advising on data protection obligations, and contributing to corporate governance.
The ideal candidate should be legally qualified, detail-oriented, and skilled in using legal tech tools effectively.

1 day a week in the office
Broad role
Work with key stakeholders

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented Legal Counsel to join a financial services business on a 12-month fixed-term contract. Reporting directly to the Director of Risk & General Counsel, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the legal affairs of the business and ensuring robust management of legal risk. You’ll work alongside a highly skilled legal team, providing high-quality advice and guidance to colleagues across the business, including the Board. The scope is wide-ranging—covering commercial and IT contracts, data privacy, corporate governance, procurement, employment law, and investment management matters. Key Responsibilities:

Provide legal support across a broad range of business functions and initiatives.
Draft, review, and advise on a wide array of contracts and agreements, including employment, consultancy, procurement, and service contracts.
Support responses to Freedom of Information Act requests.
Advise on data protection obligations and help ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act
Contribute to corporate governance and compliance frameworks.
Monitor and assess legal and regulatory developments through proactive horizon-scanning.
Liaise with external legal counsel where specialist advice is needed.
Support the firm in implementing changes resulting from new laws or regulatory updates.

About You:

Legally qualified or experienced in managing legal matters in a regulated or corporate environment.
Confident in working independently as well as collaboratively in a small legal team.
Detail-oriented, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.
Skilled at using business applications and legal tech tools effectively.
Able to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively across all levels.
Committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.

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