Senior Commercial Counsel – 3 month FTC

Key details:

• 3 month FTC with possibilities of extensions
• Iconic restaurant brand
• Blend of commercial, media, IP and Data protection work
• Small legal team of 3
• Requires a rapid start (end of Nov/Early December likely)
• 1-2 days a week in Islington/Highbury office (north London)
• Salary offered – not a day rate!
• Experience with consumer facing brands, media, retail, hospitality, creative industries would be well suited to this role

The main purpose of this role is to provide full legal support and assistance to the relevant stakeholders within the business and draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements and documents. Proactively manage compliance issues and reduce the risk profile of the business.

Responsibilities:

• Review, negotiate and draft diverse commercial contracts and terms and conditions diligently and in a timely manner in relation to a range of businesses and teams within the Group.
• Provide legal advice on issues affecting the Group as required and advise on advertising and marketing standards and compliance (including prize promotions, competitions and social media campaigns).
• Manage the international trademark portfolio for the Group, including cease and desists and takedowns, advising on infringements, trademark prosecutions and other registered IP applications, liaising with external counsel where required and ensure cost effectiveness.
• Provide ongoing support to the Campaigns and Social impact teams to facilitate the business’ social impact goals, including advising on campaigns/awards processes and assisting with the expansion and ongoing support of the Ministry of Food centres.
• Review, negotiate and draft a variety of media contracts such as commissioning agreements, drafting and negotiating a variety of media agreements such as release forms.
• Produce clear briefing documents and contract summaries of key agreements for senior executives.
• Proactively provide updates on your area of responsibility to the General Counsel and relevant stakeholders.
• Support the business by reviewing and negotiating event agreements and supplier agreements, as well as SaaS and IT contracts.
• Provide sound, commercial, solutions-focused advice whenever required.
• Advise on and draft/update company policies as required.
• Deal with ad hoc projects and queries as instructed by General Counsel.

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