Legal Counsel - Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom - CCR Recruitment Group 0208 301 3555

CCR Recruitment Group 0208 301 3555

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Newcastle Upon Tyne, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Job Title
:
Legal Counsel

Location:
UK (Remote Working)

Overview
My client is seeking an experienced lawyer for the position of Legal Counsel.

The UK Legal Counsel will be primarily responsible for supporting business operations legal needs with respect to commercial, compliance, and regulatory matters, and be responsible for handling day to day legal issues.

Responsibilities
Support the Directors and board on internal projects including reporting, training, and risk management activities.

Provide accurate, relevant, and timely advice that is business-focused / innovative on a variety of legal matters, along with contributing to developing / implementing the strategy

Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of agreements, including supplier, property, independent contractor, customer, software, license, and other commercial agreements.

Anticipate and mitigate potential legal problems within the organisation and develop strategies to avoid costly litigation and reduce potential areas of risk.

Participate in the selection, retention, management, and evaluation of outside counsel and legal advice.

Ensure that the company conducts its business in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Participate in the definition and development of corporate policies, procedures and programs and provide continuing counsel and guidance on legal matters.

Keep informed of industry-specific regulations and ensure that appropriate risk management strategies are in place.

Providing proactive privacy, cybersecurity, data protection and regulatory compliance advice.

Developing long-term strategies with senior management to keep all company operations within legal spheres.

Reviewing marketing materials, websites & presentations to ensure compliance with regulations

Assisting in gathering of info internally in response to requests by external and regulatory organisations

H&S

Supplier audits compliance

Performing routine risk assessments to help organisations understand compliance risk, scope, and significance.

Monitoring the organisation's compliance with regulations and internal policies to ensure they are up to date with the relevant laws.

Educating employees on compliance regulations and the impact of non-compliance on the organisation.

Recording their findings properly and following up with management to ensure the issues are rectified.

Monitoring changes to government guidelines or regulations and submitting reports on pertinent changes, supporting ad hoc across the business where needed.

Proactively seek opportunities to collaborate within and support the development of the Legal & Compliance function.

Requirements:

A relevant Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent
A UK qualified lawyer who is eligible to practice as a Solicitor throughout the UK
Significant legal PQE experience
In house legal experience
Experience of internal and external stakeholder management building and owning relationships
Experience working on matters of corporate governance and with a board of directors.
Good organisational, prioritisation and timemanagement skills
Excellent communication, presentation, and people skills

What's On Offer

Competitive salary dependent on experience
Opportunity to earnadditional company bonus
Hybrid working giving you the opportunity to balance home and office working
Statutory Pension Scheme & Life Assurance
34 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays
Many other benefits
A collaborative, dynamic working environment

As well as a competitive package we will offer you a world of opportunity, We want to see your career fly We'll support your career progression by providing you with learning and development opportunities.