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Legal Counsel (Technology) - FTSE 250 (London)

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This is a Legal Counsel position for a 2 - 5 yr PQE technology solicitor, on site, with a sector leading FTSE 250 Company and Global Brand.
  • Legal Counsel position for a 2 - 5 yr PQE technology solicitor
  • Sector leading FTSE 250 Company with a Global Brand

About Our Client

Our Client is a sector leading FTSE 250 Company and Global Brand.

Job Description

As part of a team of four lawyers reporting to the General Counsel you will advise to the Technology and IT side of the business globally, in order to mitigate business risks and enable the business to expand its client base in a fast-paced environment.

This will include:

  • Being responsible for day-to-day advice on IT, Tech and IP legal issues, negotiation of IT and Tech licences, consultancy agreements and general commercial contracts.
  • Assisting in the legal elements of developing new applications and advising on regulatory elements of the same including GDPR.
  • Instruct and manage the legal relationships with outside Counsel and internal stakeholders.



You will also support the global compliance programme covering GDPR, data privacy, sanctions, AML, bribery and corruption, market abuse etc and it is expected that you will broaden your skill sets to cover a more generalist in-house legal role.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will be a lawyer, qualified in England & Wales (or an equivalent Common Law jurisdiction).

The remuneration and work on offer for the role are appropriate for a lawyer with between 2 and 4 years PQE.

It is mandatory that:

  • You have gained experience within in a corporate/commercial legal team
  • You have experience in Tech and IP law and contract negotiation



Desirable Requirements:

  • Experience in dealing with financial crimes compliance



Please note that this role has a requirement to be onsite, 5-days per week (it is not hybrid).

What's on Offer

To find out more about the remuneration on offer for this role, please apply to this advert.

Contact
David Taylor
Quote job ref
JN-012026-6932096
Phone number
+44 207 269 2358

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Technology & Telecoms
Sector
Transport & Distribution
Location
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
David Taylor
Consultant phone
+44 207 269 2358
Job reference
JN-012026-6932096