In-House Counsel - 12 month FTC

Walkers; City of London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international law firm in London is looking for a qualified lawyer to join their global Office of the General Counsel. This role is a 12-month fixed-term contract with a focus on in-house legal and risk work. Responsibilities include reviewing client terms, drafting various legal documents, and advising on regulatory issues. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and have some experience in legal practice or a risk management role.

Qualifications

• Experience in legal practice or risk management preferred.
• Knowledge of Data Protection is a plus.
• Previous experience in an international law firm preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate client terms.
• Support global projects and create engagement documents.
• Draft and maintain internal business management agreements.
• Advise on legal and regulatory updates.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Commercial awareness

Proactive attitude

Communication skills

Education

Qualified lawyer

Job description

We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.

We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.

Overview of role

Office: London (50% hybird applies)

Duration: 12 month FTC

This is a varied role, sitting in the firm's global Office of the General Counsel, encompassing in-house legal and risk work. It is a 12 month fixed term contract.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Reviewing and negotiating client terms.
• Supporting on global projects, including developing and improving our suite of engagement documents.
• Reviewing and negotiating third party supplier contracts.
• Drafting and reviewing and NDAs and other contractual documents.
• Drafting and maintaining internal business management agreements.
• Reviewing and maintaining the firm's Data Protection framework.
• Reviewing Data Protection Agreements.
• Drafting Data Protection Impact Assessments.
• Advising on Data Protection issues.
• Supporting on DSARs.
• Advising on legal and regulatory issues.
• Monitoring legal and regulatory updates.
• Drafting and updating business protection policies and procedures.
• Creating and delivering training.
• Supporting on business protection matters such as client driven due diligence and vendor management.
• Working in close collaboration with the firm's global Compliance Team

Education, Skills & Experience

• Qualified lawyer, preferably with some experience in legal practice and/or in a risk management role.
• Data protection knowledge/experience preferred, but not required.
• Experience working in an international law firm preferred.
• Excellent commercial awareness with a pragmatic attitude and international outlook.
• High level of professional competence, rigour and judgment.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Confident and credible when dealing with internal stakeholders.
• Take ownership of matters and pro-active in finding solutions. #LI-LQ1 #LI-Hybrid #LI-Contract

Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.