Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial
- Employer
- LAW Absolute
- Location
- London
- Salary
- £500 - £650 per day
- Closing date
- 21 Oct 2017
- Reference
- SB/022425
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- Practice area
- Banking and finance, Company and commercial, Information technology and telecoms, Corporate/Mergers and acquisitions
- Contract type
- Locum/Contract
- Hours
- Full time
- PQE
- 5 years, 6 years, 7 years+
- Position
- Legal counsel
- Sector
- In-house
Job Details
A global payments company based in London is currently looking for a Senior Lawyer with strong commercial and corporate experience to join the team on a 6 month interim basis
The firm is one of the world’s largest payments companies, operating in over 200 countries. Sat within the Corporate and Commercial legal team, responsibilities of the role are likely to entail;
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating on a range of commercial agreements including; supplier contracts, licensing and product development contracts
- Taking responsibility for all legal queries as well as providing legal training to other areas of the business
- Instructing external counsel and identifying when necessary
- Providing legal advice with respect to acquisitions
The successful candidate is likely to be able to demonstrate previous commercial experience within an in-house role and fintech and/or payments experience will be advantageous. Strong academics and training within a top law firm is desirable.
If you are able to demonstrate the requisite experience please apply without hesitation as the client wishes to shortlist ASAP.
Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role.
At LAW Absolute we endeavour to respond to all applications within 48 hours. However due to the volume of applications we receive we may not be able to respond to every candidate individually.
If you have not heard from us within a 48 hour timeframe your application has not been successful and your details have not been retained. LAW Absolute acts as an employment business for temporary recruitment and as an employment agency for fixed term contract and permanent recruitment.
Company
LAW Absolute is an independent, niche legal recruitment consultancy with a strong infrastructure and an impressive level of expertise. We offer pragmatic and tailored solutions and work without any of the restrictions which can be imposed by major holding companies.
Teamwork is paramount. Every individual and organisation with whom we work benefits from the combined knowledge, hard work and energy of our experienced consultants.
The level of experience and expertise offered by our team of consultants is exceptional and our aim is to provide all candidates and clients with a truly consultative, efficient and results oriented service.
Our culture is one of transparency, integrity and honesty. We are proud to offer an utterly trustworthy, reliable and diligent service.
- Website
- http://www.lawabsolute.com/
- Telephone
- 020 7092 8000
- Location
-
4th Floor Queens House
55-56 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
London
WC2A 3LJ
United Kingdom
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