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Legal Counsel

LHH Recruitment Solutions
Posted 24 days ago, valid for 23 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is seeking a motivated Legal Counsel to join their global legal team in London, offering a hybrid work arrangement of three days in the office per week.
  • The role involves advising various internal departments, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, and managing legal risks across EMEA.
  • Candidates should have 2-5+ years of commercial legal experience, with at least 2 years PQE, and a strong background in handling complex legal matters in a technology-driven environment.
  • The position offers a competitive salary of £80,000 to £100,000, depending on experience, along with opportunities for career growth.
  • Fluency in a second language and experience in employment law are advantageous for applicants.

Legal Counsel - London (Hybrid)

Our client is looking for a motivated, dynamic, and collaborative Legal Counsel to join a growing global legal team based in London. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact at a rapidly scaling SaaS company, supporting a wide range of legal matters across EMEA.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (3 days per week in office)

Key Responsibilities

  • Advise and support internal departments such as Sales, Partnerships, and Procurement across the UK and EMEA.
  • Draft, review, negotiate, and interpret a wide variety of commercial agreements including:
    • SaaS agreements
    • NDAs
    • Vendor contracts
    • Data processing addendums
    • Statements of Work (SOWs)
    • Partnership agreements
  • Ensure commercial agreements protect the company's interests, support scalability, and align with company policies.
  • Support broader legal needs in the UK and Europe, including matters related to HR, Recruitment, Finance, Corporate, and Property.
  • Manage legal risk, compliance, and business priorities effectively while juggling multiple projects.
  • Provide general legal support to the global business.

Requirements

  • 2-5+ years of commercial legal experience in a law firm or in-house (2+ years PQE).
  • Proven ability to handle complex commercial and legal issues in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
  • Strong negotiation skills and a pragmatic, business-oriented mindset.
  • Experience in employment law is advantageous.
  • Background in the tech sector and familiarity with relevant privacy laws is preferred.
  • Skilled in drafting and negotiating SaaS agreements, NDAs, SOWs, and professional services agreements.
  • Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects under pressure.
  • Fluency in a second language is a bonus.

If you're looking to grow your career in a legal role where you'll make a real difference, apply now.

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