Head of Legal/ Senior Legal Counsel- Part-Time

• London or Glasgow based with Hybrid- Working
• Competitive Salary & Benefits Package including Bonus

International Consulting firm is looking to hire a Senior level Legal Counsel to head up their UK business. This role can be based in London or Glasgow and is a Part-Time Position (3/4 days a week).

Role Profile:

This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of legal frameworks, regulatory compliance, and commercial negotiations, particularly in complex and high-stakes environments.

Responsibilities:

• Contract & Term Negotiations: Lead negotiations on terms and contracts for large,complex clients and partnerships, ensuring the best outcomes for the business while minimising risks.
• Drafting Tailored Contracts: Prepare and customize contracts for major clients and partnerships, addressing specific legal and commercial requirements.
• Client Engagement: Collaborate directly with clients' or prospects' legal counsel throughout the commercial process, providing legal input as needed.
• New Product Development (NPD) & Consulting Setup: Provide legal oversight on the setup of new products and consulting arrangements, focusing on contractual, risk, and regulatory issues (e.g., stamp duty, invoice finance, carbon reporting, advanced funding).
• Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs): Draft, review, and tailor NDAs, ensuring they align with the specific requirements of each engagement.
• Anti-Money Laundering (AML) & Politically Exposed Persons (PEP) Guidance: Offer expert advice and guidance on AML and PEP issues during the commercial negotiation stage and throughout the engagement.
• Dispute Resolution: Provide legal support in managing service or contract disputes, offering advice on Best Endeavour Practice (BEP) and other relevant issues.
• Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO): Act as the MLRO for HMRC compliance, ensuring adherence to legal obligations related to AML.
• Sanctions Compliance: Ensure the business complies with sanctions regimes and provides advice on dealings with sanctioned individuals or entities.
• GDPR & Data Breaches: Manage legal aspects related to data privacy, including handling GDPR compliance, data breaches, and providing guidance on Data Subject Access Requests (DSARs).
• Employment Law: Advise on legal concerns related to DSARs, customer complaints and compliance with regulatory standards.

Candidate Requirements:

• Fully qualified lawyer admitted to practice in the UK with the right to work in the UK. (Dual Scottish and English law is advantageous, however not essential).
• Commercial Law: Strong understanding of contracts, intellectual property, corporate governance, employment law, and regulatory compliance.
• Industry-Specific Knowledge: Familiarity with laws and regulations pertinent to financial services with previous experience in acting as both DPO and MLRO.

On Offer:

On offer is a highly competitive salary and benefits package including bonus, pension and hybrid-working.

To Apply:

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