Senior Legal Counsel - Stanford-le-Hope, United Kingdom - Reed Legal

Reed Legal

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Stanford-le-Hope, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

I am recruiting for a Senior Legal Counsel role to join an organisation based near to Basildon in Essex.

This role will cover a 12-month Maternity Leave contract and my client is looking to pay in the region of £80000 per annum.

My client is also offeringhybrid working.

The Legal Advisor will be responsible for drafting and reviewing legal documents (e.g., commercial agreements, employment contracts, commercial leases and resolutions) in accordance with relevant legislation, and advise the business on day-to-day legal matters.

You will ensure the commercial aspirations of the business can be met by mitigating the risks associated with the commercial proposals.

Job Role:

Provide effective, reliable, and userfriendly support, advice, and assistance to members of the company
Review and understand all current contractual and statutory obligations and liabilities
Review, draft, negotiate and advise on a broad range of legal and commercial documents which may include lease agreements, licences, easements, heads of terms, terminal service agreements, general commercial and property agreements, construction contracts,collateral warranties, goods and services agreements, nondisclosure agreements, deeds of novation, correspondence with regulatory bodies and third parties, port terms and conditions, purchase order terms and conditions
Identify and analyse legal issues arising from transactions, business strategies, initiatives, and new projects.

Make clear and commercially focused recommendations in respect of such issues

The Person:

Strong academic achievements
Law Degree from an accredited university
Inhouse / Private practice experience
7 years + PQE

Skills:

Good knowledge of law related to commercial contracts, commercial property transactions, general corporate, planning, construction, health and safety and environmental law is essential
Excellent analytical, drafting and communication skills
Exceptional client liaison skills
Knowledge of the EU procurement rules
Previous inhouse experience is desirable

The Benefits:

Generous annual leave allowance (28 Days
Plus Bank Holidays)
Attractive annual Bonus Scheme
Onsite Gym / showers facilities / free parking
Onsite Catering facilities
Flexible benefits platform allowing you to pick and choose the benefits that suit you
Professional membership subscription fee paid for by company
Health Cash Plan

If this role is of interest to you and you would like to more about this really great opportunity, please do get in touch with Alexandra Brown in the Basildon office.