For our client we are searching for the Legal Associate. Must be residing in UK and have the right to work in UK.

Our client’s vision is for the UK to be a world leader in technology for education and research and their mission is to power and empower members with the technology and data they need to succeed.

About the role:

The Legal Associate will be responsible for providing legal support and assistance as directed by the Group General Counsel whilst operating independently to deliver the following accountabilities:

• Reviewing legal documents and providing timely and commercially focused advice to colleagues on potential legal issues arising.
• Engaging with internal clients, sector institutions, stakeholders and external suppliers to facilitate the strategic objectives.
• Carrying out specialised legal research in respect of ongoing work and preparing legal reports and papers on current legal issues and practice areas where required.
• Drafting contract templates, bespoke agreements and a variety of other legal documentation as required.
• Mentoring other members of the Legal team to assist their professional growth and development.
• Providing specialist training as required to staff to develop a greater understanding of legal issues, risks and mitigation strategies.
• Promoting risk management, compliance with applicable policies and procedures and relevant legislation and regulation and effective corporate governance.

Key Skills and Experience required:

• Strong academic credentials.
• Effective spoken and written communication skills.
• Confidence and the ability to work under pressure.
• Broad commercial law experience including drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements.
• Relevant legal knowledge and experience of technology law including digital media, intellectual property, data and IT contracts

Qualifications:

• Qualifying law degree (2:1) followed by the Legal Practice Course (LPC); or
• Non-law degree (2:1) followed by Common Professional Examination (CPE); or
• Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) conversion course followed by the LPC.
• Training contract completed with a law firm (or in-house).
• Post qualification experience gained in a law firm (or in-house).

Benefits

• The chosen candidate will be rewarded with market leading compensation including an impressive wage and benefits package.

If interested in this role, we are looking forward to receiving your CV.