Address- Wide ranging in-house role - well known Legal Industry membership body
- Interesting work, focused around commercial contract negotiation and drafting
About Our Client
Our client is a renowned not for profit organisation in the heart of London. They are one of the leading bodies in the legal sector, with a vast network of professionals contributing to the betterment of the industry.
Job Description
Acting as in-house legal adviser and working with the Senior Legal Advisers and provide support to the Head of Legal Services as solicitor to the Organisation you will provide high quality specialist legal advice, assistance and representation in respect of corporate and commercial matters to both representative and regulatory functions. You will assist in identifying and minimising legal, corporate and commercial risks faced by the Organisation. In doing so you will:
- Provide accurate, well researched and clearly expressed written and oral legal advice in a wide range of corporate, commercial and strategic areas as well as accurate and concisely drafted legal advice and agreements, and internal reports.
- Manage and protect the Organisation's intellectual property portfolio.
- Draft correspondence on behalf of the Organisation's President, Chief Executive and senior managers on complex and sensitive matters.
- Actively demonstrate a solutions-focused awareness and an understanding of major issues affecting the legal profession, the Organisation's business objectives and priorities, as well as corporate compliance issues.
- Manage external lawyers on contentious matters where appropriate.
- Work with junior members of the team.
- Take on additional tasks as required by Head of Legal.
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate will be a UK Qualified Solicitor with experience of working as a lawyer in the private, public or voluntary sectors, including strategic management of complex legal and commercial issues.
They will be likely to have at least four years PQE and will have demonstrable knowledge of Corporate, Commercial and Contract law. Desirable but not pre-requisite - Good demonstrable knowledge of:
- Public Law
- Intellectual property law
- Competition lawLegal policy
- Regulatory law affecting the legal profession including the Legal Services Act 2007 and the Solicitors Act 1974 Public & administrative law
- Working in a membership organisation
What's on Offer
In addition to the salary on offer for this role, this is an opportunity to work in a prestigious not for profit organisation in London within a supportive and collaborative work environment. It is a chance to make a significant impact in the legal industry. Please apply if you believe you are the right fit for the Senior Legal Advisor position. We look forward to receiving your application.
