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Job Vacancy Details
Company / Commercial Lawyer
Publishing
Oxford
Permanent ⁄ £50000 - £60000
Updated March 9, 2012
OUP now requires an exceptional Company /Commercial lawyer with some experience of copyright law to join its well respected and busy legal department, reporting to one of the Senior Legal Advisers.
The initial focus will be on OUP's English Language Teaching Division, International Division and OUP Espana.
Main areas of responsibility will include:
• drafting a wide range of commercial agreements (relating to print and online publishing, appointment of agents and distributors, rights licensing, e-commerce, e-books)
• providing company law advice relating to establishing and maintaining overseas offices, and providing company secretarial support for those offices
• advising on intra-group agreements
• supporting the anti-bribery, competition law and related compliance activities of the legal department
• providing day-to-day advice to clients of all levels within OUP, including advising clients within the overseas offices.
This is a stimulating and dynamic role, with early responsibility for the right candidate.
Who we're looking for
You will need to be a UK qualified solicitor with relevant post-qualification experience in company commercial matters ideally gained in a law firm and in-house, a commercial business focus with excellent drafting, problem solving and interpersonal skills.
Strong academic credentials and some experience of copyright law are essential.
You will need to be willing to travel.
The closing date for applications is 9th March 2012.
About our client
Oxford University Press is the world's largest and most prestigious university press, with a turnover of around £650 million and a presence in over 50 countries.
Oxford University Press is a department of the University of Oxford and currently employs 5,500 people across the world. It publishes some 6,300 print and online titles each year.
What's on offer
From £50,000 to £60,000 + Benefits
Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 0118 955 9060.
Job Ref: 13221282
Your application will be sent to Luc Salmon.
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