Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive In-house Lawyer to join our organisation. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive legal advice across various departments, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated legal professional to contribute to organisational growth and stability while working within a dynamic team environment. Strong communication skills and familiarity with IT systems are essential to effectively support our legal needs.
Duties
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including partnership agreements, service agreements, and licensing arrangements.
- Provide legal guidance on corporate governance, compliance issues, and risk management strategies.
- Advise management on legal implications of business decisions and strategic initiatives.
- Monitor changes in legislation relevant to the organisation’s operations and ensure ongoing compliance.
- Collaborate with external legal advisors when specialised expertise is required.
- Maintain organised records of legal documents and correspondence using IT systems.
- Assist in the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks.
- Conduct training sessions for staff on legal matters such as data protection, intellectual property, and contractual obligations.
Experience
- Proven experience as an in-house legal counsel or in a similar corporate legal role or paralegal level.
- Strong understanding of commercial law, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance within the UK context.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex legal concepts to non-specialists.
- Proficiency in using IT tools for document management, research, and communication purposes.
- Prior experience working collaboratively across departments to deliver practical legal solutions.
- A recognised law degree (LLB or equivalent) and professional qualification as a solicitor or barrister are essential. This position offers an engaging environment where your expertise will directly influence organisational success while providing opportunities for professional development within a supportive team setting.
Pay: £22,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Carlisle CA4 8RR
