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Legal Counsel

LHH Recruitment Solutions
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is looking for a Commercial Lawyer specializing in data protection and consumer rights to join their legal team in London, working in a hybrid model with three days in the office.
  • The ideal candidate should have a UK legal qualification and at least 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), with strong expertise in data protection, PECR, and marketing law.
  • Key responsibilities include reviewing commercial contracts, advising on compliance with UK GDPR and CAP/BCAP codes, and delivering internal training on data protection.
  • The position offers a salary with a £5,000 performance bonus, along with benefits such as 21 days of holiday, private medical insurance, and pension contributions.
  • This role presents an opportunity to engage with various business functions and collaborate with global legal teams in a fast-paced environment.

Commercial Lawyer - Data Protection & Consumer Rights

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days in office)

The Role

Our client are seeking a Commercial Lawyer with experience in data protection, marketing compliance, and consumer law to join our legal team in the UK. You'll support various business functions including marketing, sales, and operations, and advise on contract risk, regulatory compliance, and privacy matters. The role reports to the Head of Legal UK.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review and negotiate commercial contracts
  • Advise on data protection (UK GDPR, PECR) and privacy impact assessments
  • Ensure marketing materials comply with CAP/BCAP codes
  • Support contract lifecycle management
  • Collaborate with global legal teams
  • Deliver internal training on data protection
  • Engage with suppliers and regulators where needed

Requirements

  • UK legal qualification (LPC/SQE or equivalent)
  • 2+ years PQE (guideline only - all levels considered)
  • Strong experience in data protection, PECR, and marketing law
  • In-house legal experience in commercial/consumer law
  • Excellent drafting, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills

Benefits

  • £5k performance bonus
  • 21 days holiday (rising to 23) + bank holidays
  • Birthday off (post-probation)
  • Private medical insurance (post-probation)
  • Pension, Perkbox discounts, cycle-to-work scheme
  • Internal and external training opportunities

Apply now to join a fast-paced, collaborative legal team and make an impact.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.