Assistant General Counsel
3 days ago
City of London
Our customer, a global consulting firm is looking for an Assistant General Counsel to join their legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented lawyer to be a key contributor to the Office of the General Counsel. You’ll provide vital internal legal support across all areas of the firm, advising on legal and contractual matters related to the global business engagements. Responsibilities • Provide proactive and pragmatic guidance on legal matters; anticipate, mitigate, and advise on potential legal issues arising from UK and EU law across the company and on client engagements., • Ensure the company conducts its business in compliance with all applicable UK and EU laws and regulations., • Oversee, review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including client engagement letters, Master Services Agreements, and other client-facing documents governed by UK and EU law., • Draft, review, and negotiate supplier and third-party contracts, including consultancy agreements, vendor agreements, subscription agreements, and non-disclosure agreements (NDAs)., • Ensure compliance with UK and EU data protection laws, including both the UK GDPR and EU GDPR, and review and negotiate Data Processing Agreements (DPAs) for cross-border data transfers., • Advise on cross-border legal issues impacting contracts and operations between the US, UK and the EU., • Instruct and manage external counsel in the UK and Europe and oversee legal budgets effectively., • Collaborate with the Finance team on UK and international debt recovery matters., • Advise and partner with Human Resources (HR) on UK and Belgian employment law matters and provide support on employment issues where applicable., • Coordinate with the IT department on matters of client confidentiality, data protection, and cybersecurity in line with UK and EU standards., • Draft and review internal company policies and procedures for UK and European operations., • Respond to regulatory notices, court orders, or other formal enquiries from UK and EU government agencies or authorities., • Establish and manage information barriers and litigation holds as required., • Develop and maintain the company’s UK and Belgium contract templates and assist in the implementation of contract management systems., • Supervise junior legal staff in the UK or EU, as the team grows., • Design and deliver legal training sessions for employees on relevant topics., • Assist and advise on any US related matters as needed. Qualifications Essential: • Qualified solicitor in England and Wales with a current SRA practicing certificate., • Minimum of 8 years' Post-Qualification Experience., • Experience advising on UK and EU commercial law, including drafting and negotiating cross-border contracts., • Experience gained as a solicitor at a Magic Circle firm, ideally one with a US presence, or in an in-house legal department with multi-jurisdictional responsibilities., • Experience in litigation or formal dispute resolution in the UK and ideally the US, and/or experience working on multi-jurisdictional cases in the UK and US., • A strong academic record, including a high-achieving undergraduate degree in law. Desirable: • Prior experience advising a business with significant operations across the UK and the European Union., • Experience working on US litigation matters., • Familiarity with UK and EU data protection law, including both the UK GDPR and EU GDPR. 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