Summary: The Legal Counsel role is a generalist position focusing on consumer protection law and commercial contracting within a global organization. The position involves advising on legal questions related to product development, drafting and negotiating agreements, and collaborating with various stakeholders. This role requires a proactive approach to legal advice and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. The position is part-time, requiring 30 hours per week with one day in the Manchester office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on legal questions related to product development and user experience.
• Draft and negotiate simple commercial agreements and manage contract templates.
• Create guidance documents and training materials for internal teams.
• Provide legal advice on consumer protection and e-commerce regulations.
• Review and amend consumer terms and conditions and website conditions of use.
• Research new consumer and commercial topics and provide pragmatic legal advice.
• Support the implementation of legal tech solutions for efficient contracting processes.

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of consumer protection law and commercial contracting.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to provide proactive and commercially focused legal advice.
• Experience in creating training materials and guidance documents.
• Research skills with the ability to translate findings into actionable advice.
• Collaborative approach to working with various stakeholders.
• Bachelor's degree in law or related field.

Salary (Rate): 55

City: Manchester

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Legal