Job Title: Legal Counsel Contract Length: 12 Month FTC – Full Time Location: Northampton Salary: Competitive Working Pattern: Hybrid working model

Key Responsibilities of a Legal Counsel - Sales and Marketing:

Serving as a key legal advisor to stakeholders, offering guidance and support to the Sales & Marketing teams across various projects Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements (including customer contracts, licenses, confidentiality agreements, and sponsorship deals) to safeguard the organisation’s legal and commercial interests while mitigating risks Partnering with cross-functional teams within the business to drive organisational goals and initiatives Enhancing standard contract templates and guidance materials to align with evolving processes and legislative changes Providing strategic advice on dispute avoidance and resolution, including conducting risk assessments, negotiating settlements, drafting correspondence, and preparing for potential litigation. Overseeing and advising on miscellaneous matters as they arise, such as employment-related issues, customer care concerns, incident management, and company secretarial tasks Staying informed about legal developments and delivering relevant updates to the team and stakeholders through training sessions, written guidance, or other resources Championing legal best practices and fostering compliance across all areas of the organisation

Essential Skills & Experience:

Ideally be 0-2 years PQE Non-contentious commercial experience, including experience in some or all of: commercial contracts, IP, labelling, advertising, promotions and sponsorship, and industry-specific regulations. Awareness of issues relating to competition law, data protection, business ethics, employment, product liability, and licensing The ability to simplify and effectively communicate complex legal information and interpret contract documents and applicable legislation, regulations, and codes of practice

What's Next:
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Legal Counsel - Sales and Marketing

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