Legal Counsel (6-month FTC)

Hays

  • London
  • £72,000-80,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 16 days ago
A leading international organisation known for its innovation in the leisure and hospitality industry, and its commitment to excellence and customer-centric approach, is looking to add to its legal team on a fixed-term basis. The business continues to grow globally, forging strong partnerships and delivering exceptional experiences across diverse markets.Your new role
This position offers a chance to become part of a forward-thinking and collaborative global legal team. The role involves supporting a wide range of commercial and operational legal matters across multiple regions, with a particular emphasis on client-related contracts. It's a great fit for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic, cross-border setting and values independence, teamwork, and continuous development.
  • Prepare, analyse, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts, including NDAs, terms and conditions, technology, supplier, partnership, service, vendor, and licencing agreements.
  • Advise on legal issues relating to intellectual property, data protection, regulatory frameworks, and dispute resolution.
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure legal input supports business objectives and product/service innovation.
  • Conduct legal research and assess risks across jurisdictions to inform strategic initiatives.
  • Serve as the main legal contact for assigned business units and liaise with external counsel on international matters.
  • Improve legal processes by implementing efficiencies, using contract management systems, and standardising templates.
You'll be working with industry-leading brands across the globe.What you'll need to succeed
  • Qualified lawyer (England & Wales, Commonwealth or U.S. jurisdiction) with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience.
  • Solid experience in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts in a cross-jurisdictional or international context is essential.
  • Strong ability to deliver pragmatic legal advice in a fast-moving commercial context.
  • Exposure to the US market is advantageous.
What you'll get in return
  • Competitive prorated salary of c.£72k + bonus (with potential for flexibility)
  • 25 days' annual leave + bank holidays
  • Comprehensive benefits including pension, private healthcare, and life insurance
  • Additional perks and development opportunities
This is a brilliant opportunity to further develop your UK commercial legal experience within a global environment.What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.ukCompanyHays Legal provides an integrated recruitment solution to the UK's Legal and Company Secretarial sectors. Working across a nationwide network of offices, we offer employers and jobseekers a highly specialised recruitment service for permanent and interim positions across all business sectors, skill sets and levels of seniority.We have a proven track record spanning almost 20 years in all areas of Legal and Company Secretarial recruitment, from one-off contingency requirements through to large-scale recruitment campaigns and wider employee management solutions.We offer confidential, expert advice on job opportunities, compensation, business plans and exit strategies pertinent to professionals considering a move. We have the ear of key decision makers across all our clients and we have been instrumental in introducing and placing hundreds of fee earners and company secretaries into a vast array of organisations. From blue chip corporates, national and international firms through to niche practices, we have deep knowledge of the legal company secretary market.If an organisation has strategic growth plans or needs incisive market analysis, we are often consulted as a first point of contact.Company info Website Telephone 020 3465 0139 Location 107 Cheapside
London
EC2V 6DN
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