Legal Officer

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Job Title: Legal Officer

Location: Hull

Sector: Legal

Type: Permanent

Salary: £35,000.00

Servicing thousands of clients in multiple sectors, this is an opportunity not to miss out on!!!

Are you excited by changes in the way that the world works?

Intrigued by emerging consumer trends?

Curious about technological advancements?

Do you want to be a leading voice when it comes to helping the world’s largest companies navigate their industries as well as universal themes?

If so, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Sutton Recruitment are keen to speak with an ambitious and driven Legal Officer.

As the Legal Officer, you will work with and support the Legal and Compliance team, helping in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including, but not limited to;

· Software-as-a-service agreements

· Non-disclosure agreements

· Master Service agreements

· Consultancy agreements

· Assisting with intellectual property matters where appropriate and also data protection compliance.

The successful Legal Officer candidate will initially review and negotiate on all new commercial contracts, liaising with relevant departments and legal teams prior to acceptance and signature. Such contracts will generally be based on company standard terms and conditions but will also include third-party terms.

Job requirements

· Provision of support in the drafting /review / negotiation of commercial documents and agreements

· Record management: managing the execution of agreements.

· Research: ability to research ad hoc points of law and regulation, assimilate new requirements, advise on them and lead implementation of them

· Providing GDPR support and ensuring GDPR monitoring and compliance

· Monitoring regulatory changes, identifying gaps, supporting the legal team in devising and implementing required actions

· Drafting new policies and procedures

What We Look For

· Law degree or equivalent.

· Experience in commercial law.

· Experience and good working knowledge of commercial contracts.

· Experience in UK/EU Data Protection Laws and requirements. International elements will also need to be considered, but the candidate will be fully supported by the legal team.

· High attention to detail and good organisational skills

· Good document management skills

· Hard-working, self-motivated, enjoying diverse tasks and early responsibility.

· Adaptable, friendly, and good team-player

· Excellent Microsoft Excel and Word skills

Sutton Recruitment Limited offer a professional and personal service within recruitment. Our experienced consultants work closely with both candidates & clients to ensure the best possible outcome.

If this role is not suitable for you, we would be happy to have an informal discussion regarding any future opportunities.

While we aim to respond to every applicant, on occasion this is not always possible, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 14 days of applying, please do get in contact with us.

This vacancy is advertised on behalf of Sutton Recruitment Limited who operate as an Employment Business. Sutton Recruitment Limited is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract

Salary: £30,000.00-£35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Work from home

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kingston upon Hull, HU1: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Legal Secretary: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person