Full-Time Legal Counsel

The Legal Counsel will primarily focus on legal and employment matters in UK&I. This role will ensure the Company's compliance with local and global regulations, mitigate legal risks, and provide legal support across various business functions. The Legal Counsel will be responsible for negotiating and reviewing commercial agreements, ensuring that all legal documentation and processes align with regulatory requirements.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Regulatory Compliance: Identify, map, and understand legal requirements necessary to ensure the Company's compliance with applicable laws and regulations in the UK and Ireland. Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies and legal frameworks to support business operations in the assigned region.
• Legal Support: Provide expert legal guidance to internal teams on legal and employment matters. Respond to legal inquiries from both internal stakeholders and external clients, ensuring comprehensive and timely advice.
• Employment Compliance: Ensure ongoing compliance with local and global employment regulations. Regularly review and update employment-related documents, including but not limited to employment agreements, termination documents, employee handbooks, and other mandatory policies.
• Document Drafting & Review: Draft, review, and revise employment contracts, termination agreements, and other relevant employment documents in accordance with local laws and company policies.
• Commercial Agreement Management: Lead negotiations and review commercial agreements with clients, ensuring that all legal risks are addressed and business objectives are met.
• Global Coordination: Collaborate with global teams to ensure that the Company’s employment practices are compliant across different jurisdictions as needed. 

Requirements:

• 3-6 years of experience in the legal department of a company or at a law firm
• Qualified to practise as a lawyer in either the UK or Ireland
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Great attention to detail and organizational skills
• You have good written and verbal communication skills
• You are fluent in English
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