Legal Counsel - London, United Kingdom - Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment

Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment

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London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

The Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment (CISI) is seeking a highly skilled and talented legal counsel to provide expertise and strategic legal support on a variety of legal affairs and business cases.

This is a standalone role reporting intothe Global Head of Finance & HR.

We are open to applicants looking for either 3 or 4 days per week, part-time contracts.

Location:
Based in the City of London and remotely

Role type:
Part-time 3/4 days a week

Salary:
£53k pa - £58k pa depending on experience, Full time equivalent(Salary will be pro rata depending on no. of days worked)

Legal Counsel Duties:

Drafting and negotiating contracts/MOUs/NDAs with key external parties including suppliers and client/business partners.
Own contracts database and ensure this is maintained across the organisation
Actively reviewing and regularising contracts in line with updated GDPR compliance and data protection legislation
Advising on trademark infringement cases
Assist with legal entity compliance in the UK and internationally
Advising on brand protection and enforcement
Support and advise the Disciplinary Committee
Providing legal support for miscellaneous matters including HR matters, leases, data processing agreements
Provide general advice and guidance on disputes and complaints

Legal Counsel Requirements:

Experience of managing multiple matters at a time, including complex transactions, and proactively engaging with internal stakeholders
Ability to work autonomously (with mínimal supervision), and yet work collaboratively with other employees, with judgement to escalate issues where appropriate
Time management skills with ability to manage multiple transactions and stakeholders

Legal Counsel Benefits:

We offer a competitive remuneration package, which includes:

71⁄2% company pension contribution into a personal pension, in addition to your own contribution of 11⁄2% via salary exchange
Life insurance and income protection insurance
A Wellness Allowance of up to £30 a month
28 days leave per annum which includes three days at Christmas (pro rata for parttime)
A travel allowance after passing probation which has a minimum value of £2,500 per annum (pro rata for parttime)
The option to split your working week between working from home and in the London office after passing probation
After one year's service, private medical insurance cover, and annual travel insurance cover (prorata for parttime)

About the Company:

The Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment is the leading professional body for securities, investment, wealth and financial planning professionals.

Formed in 1992 by London Stock Exchange practitioners, we have a global community, which aims topromote high standards of competence and integrity to more than 40,000 members in 116 countries.

We are also the main examining body for the sector, offering our internationally recognised exams globally.

Its purpose is "_To champion lifelong learning and integrity, raising individual standards of knowledge, skills and behaviour globally to enhance public trust and confidence in financial services.