Senior Legal Advisor

Aspire Recruiting acting on behalf of a prominent corporate client is seeking an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join their dynamic this role you will take ownership of diverse commercial portfolios providing strategic risk-based legal guidance to senior leadership.

We are looking for an adaptable hands-on legal professional who can operate independently in a fast-paced environment and deliver practical solutions to complex business challenges.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive end-to-end legal advisory services across various internal business units.
• Draft review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including specialized technology and procurement contracts.
• Oversee data privacy and protection compliance acting as the primary contact for regulatory queries and risk assessments.
• Drive the legal workstreams for strategic corporate initiatives such as commercial transactions due diligence and business integrations.
• Manage dispute resolution and litigation matters including the instruction and financial oversight of external legal counsel.
• Develop implement and maintain internal compliance frameworks and standard operating procedures.
• Utilize modern legal technology and automated tools to enhance the efficiency of legal service delivery.

Experience & Qualifications

• Admitted Attorney.
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience within a corporate in-house environment or a reputable law firm.
• Extensive background in commercial contracting drafting and negotiation.
• Solid understanding of data privacy legislation and regulatory compliance.
• Tech-savvy with a demonstrated ability to leverage legal software collaboration platforms and modern workflow tools.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands and operate with minimal supervision.

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Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1