LEGAL COUNSEL - LUXURY GOODS WATFORD - 4 DAYS IN OFFICE, 1 DAY FROM HOME £65,000 - £70,000 PERMANENT ROLE
Overview:
Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment is presently representing a business specialising in the perfume and cosmetics industry in their search for a commercial lawyer to join the in-house legal team reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel. This is a varied role, and the ideal candidate will need to have strong commercial instincts coupled with an attention to detail and rigorous legal understanding.
Key Accountabilities:
- Drafting or amending, advising, and negotiating on a wide range of commercial contracts including distribution agreements, services and supply agreements, terms and conditions, authorised retailer agreements, website terms, as well as bespoke commercial agreements.
- Advising the marketing teams about brand promotions including prize draws operated through social media, and promotional materials.
- Advising the online marketing team on a wide range of issues.
- Regulatory compliance.
- Data Protection advice.
- The pragmatic handling of dispute resolution.
- Other general business legal matters that may arise from time to time could include some property and employment matters.
- A small amount of travel may be required for the purpose of attending meetings in the UK.
About You:
- UK or foreign-qualified lawyer, likely to be 1 to 5 years PQE
- Experience in contract law and commercial contracts is essential
- Strong drafting skills.
- French/Spanish/German languages would be an advantage.
- Excellent organisational skills including the ability to deal with conflicting demands to meet deadlines, prioritise a heavy workload, and have the willingness to work flexibly.
- Must be able to work on own initiative, but also be able to be a team player.
- A "can do" attitude.
- Business and commercially aware.
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Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings.
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