About Us:
Join our national multi branded company where we value expertise, collaboration, and strategic thinking. We are seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counsel to join our team in Norwich. This is an exciting opportunity to be a key player in our legal department, providing critical legal support across all aspects of our business.
The ideal candidate for the In-House Legal Counsel position is a highly skilled solicitor with at least 5 years of experience in corporate law, contract law, employment law, and intellectual property law. They possess excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and negotiation skills. Proactive and ethical, they are adept at managing legal risks, ensuring regulatory compliance, and handling litigation. They provide strategic legal advice to support the company's growth and operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Legal Advice and Guidance: Provide comprehensive legal advice to management on corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and potential liabilities.
- Contract Management: Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts including commercial agreements, supplier contracts, and partnership deals.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to industry-specific regulations and corporate laws, developing and implementing internal policies.
- Risk Assessment: Identify potential legal risks and recommend measures to mitigate them.
- Litigation Management: Oversee legal disputes, liaise with external counsel, and manage litigation processes.
- Intellectual Property: Protect and manage the company's property, handling related disputes.
- Employment Law: Address employment-related legal issues and assist in developing employment policies.
- Data Protection: Ensure compliance with data protection laws (GDPR, CCPA), and develop data protection policies.
Qualifications:
- Qualified solicitor in the UK.
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a corporate legal environment.
- Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, employment law, and intellectual property law.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and negotiation abilities.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Salary
- 31 days holiday, increasing to 33 days after 2 years of service plus have your birthday off
- Paid time off annually to volunteer
- Comprehensive health & well-being benefits including cycle to work scheme, 24hr remote access to a doctor, heavily discounted gym memberships and free access to mental health first aiders
- Heavily discounted group discount scheme on all products
- Group Perks and freebies on days out, cinema, theatre, eating in and out, mobiles phones, a new car, food shopping and most major high street retailers
- Opportunity to work with a forward-thinking and supportive team.
- Career development and continuous learning opportunities.
If you are a proactive and dedicated legal professional looking to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you. Be a part of our journey and help shape the future of our company with your legal expertise!
Our Company is committed to monitoring & aligning its Policies with up-to-date Government guidance on reducing the spread of respiratory infections in the workplace. Through the Company's value of "Succeed Together" we are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job' regardless of any protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010 creating an inclusive working environment and culture for our employees.