Senior Legal Counsel

Job title:

Senior Legal Counsel

Company

BCL Legal

Job description

An opportunity has arisen with a growing retailer for a senior counsel with excellent scope for progression to Head of Legal. Reporting directly to the General Counsel this is an exciting opportunity to operate at a senior level in a listed organisation with excellent exposure to the Board and other senior stakeholders. The role will focus mainly on commercial contracts and data protection matters but will also involve supporting the General Counsel on corporate governance and risk and compliance matters for the international business. The role requires 3 days per week in the Manchester office. The Role: – Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts; – Ensuring compliance with data protection legislation and responding to breaches as required; – IP protection; – Managing disputes; – Assisting with Board meetings and the annual report You: – Qualified commercial lawyer with at least 3 PQE; – Ideally you will have some in-house exposure, either in your permanent role or secondment; – Excellent drafting and negotiation skills; – Good working knowledge of GDPR. This is a fantastic progression opportunity with a clearly defined path and previous evidence of successful promotion.

Expected salary

Location

Manchester

Job date

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 23:02:36 GMT

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