In-house – Commercial & Data Legal Counsel

Job title:

In-house – Commercial & Data Legal Counsel

Company:

Hays

Job description

A global player in the engineering and consultancy field, this robust business holds a strong market position alongside a commitment to sustainability and innovation. Due to recent team developments, the in-house legal team is looking to appoint a talented commercial lawyer to join their high-calibre national team.As a key member of the legal team, you will provide pragmatic legal advice on a range of commercial contracts matters, including data protection, data privacy and GDPR advice. You will work in a business-facing role and will be expected to manage your own workload, support with tender processes, work closely with the procurement team, keep up to date with horizon scanning and work on projects to update policies and procedures to ensure high standards across all business areas.You will be based in central Leeds or Newcastle and enjoy working in a well-located part of town, with excellent public transport links, plus plenty of opportunity to work from home on a regular basis.You will need a solid foundation in commercial contracts and delivering high-quality work, either in private practice or in-house. Your strengths as a lawyer will include drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, engaging with stakeholders at all levels, advising the business on data protection matters and outsourced service provider contracts. You will need to be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships across the business.You will ideally have 2-4 years’ PQE and be available to work in the Leeds or Newcastle office on a hybrid basis. You will be part of a supportive and growing team, with plenty of opportunities for professional development and mentoring. You will be offered a competitive salary in line with your experience, plus a benefits package and wellbeing initiatives. This role would suit an ambitious, capable, and hard-working commercial lawyer looking to make an impact with an international company and truly enhance your career.If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of the in-house legal team, please send your CV to Sam Higgins or Adele Callaghan or email to arrange a call to discuss the role.This role is only suitable for those qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C’s, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukCompanyHays Legal provides an integrated recruitment solution to the UK’s Legal and Company Secretarial sectors. Working across a nationwide network of offices, we offer employers and jobseekers a highly specialised recruitment service for permanent and interim positions across all business sectors, skill sets and levels of seniority.We have a proven track record spanning almost 20 years in all areas of Legal and Company Secretarial recruitment, from one-off contingency requirements through to large-scale recruitment campaigns and wider employee management solutions.We offer confidential, expert advice on job opportunities, compensation, business plans and exit strategies pertinent to professionals considering a move. We have the ear of key decision makers across all our clients and we have been instrumental in introducing and placing hundreds of fee earners and company secretaries into a vast array of organisations. From blue chip corporates, national and international firms through to niche practices, we have deep knowledge of the legal company secretary market.If an organisation has strategic growth plans or needs incisive market analysis, we are often consulted as a first point of contact.Company info Website Telephone 020 3465 0139 Location 107 Cheapside
London
EC2V 6DN
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Leeds

Job date

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 22:17:33 GMT

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