Commercial Legal Counsel - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Posted 1 day ago by Danos Group
Negotiable
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: Danos is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel for a 12-month Fixed Term Contract with a Local Government Pension Fund in Bristol. The role involves providing legal advice on various contracts and regulatory obligations while supporting the wider business. Candidates with 2+ years of PQE and broad commercial contracts experience are preferred. Flexible working arrangements are available, with a preference for regionally located candidates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice on a range of contracts and arrangements including employment contracts, commercial contracts, supply of goods and services contracts, and documents related to investments.
- Maintain a working knowledge of all relevant regulatory obligations impacting the fund.
- Advise on the Data Protection Act 2018.
- Research and implement applicable laws and regulations from the FCA and advise the business accordingly.
- Aid with FOIA requests.
- Provide support to the wider business including Compliance and HR.
Key Skills:
- England & Wales qualified with 2+ years PQE.
- Broad commercial contracts experience.
- Immediate availability preferred but not essential.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Bristol
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Legal
Danos has been mandated on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract opportunity for a Commercial Legal Counsel to join a Local Government Pension Fund, sitting in a small team and reporting into the Director of Risk and General Counsel. The role will be based in Bristol. Flexible working is offered with 1-2 days expected in the office, but candidates who are regionally located are preferred.
Responsibilities:
- Provide legal advice on a range of contracts and arrangements including employment contracts, commercial contracts, supply of goods and services contracts and documents related to investments by, or on behalf of clients.
- Maintaining a working knowledge of all relevant regulatory obligations that have an impact on the fund.
- Advising on the Data Protection Act 2018
- Researching and implementing applicable laws and regulations handed down by the FCA and advising the business accordingly.
- Aiding with FOIA requests.
- Provide support to the wider business including Compliance and HR.
Your Profile:
England & Wales qualified with 2+ years PQE. Broad commercial contracts experience will be considered. Due to the nature of the role, candidates who are immediately available are preferred but not essential. Please reach out to tkretzmer@thedanosgroup.com to learn more.