Senior Legal Counsel

Senior Legal Counsel

Location: Remote

Contract Duration: 3 Month Contract

Rate: £800 per day (Outside IR35)

ARM are delighted to be supporting one of our clients with the recruitment of a Senior Legal Counsel on an initial 3 month basis.

The position will support the Deputy General Counsel, the CLO and Legal Counsel on all operational, corporate and commercial matters.

Responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, partnership agreements, and supplier contracts while advising on legal risks, business strategies, and other issues related to commercial operations and transactions.
• Collaborate with the Data Privacy team and all business stakeholders to ensure compliance with data protection laws, including GDPR, and oversee adherence to data privacy policies and procedures.
• Work with operations, product, and technology teams to provide legal support on product development, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
• Advise on legal issues related to technology licensing, software development, and digital content.
• Collaborate effectively with the Legal Team while being confident to work autonomously.

Requirements:

• Qualified as a solicitor or barrister within the UK, Australia, or New Zealand (or similar jurisdiction) with 5-7 years PQE.
• Extensive experience in data privacy and commercial law, preferably within the technology sector.
• Deep understanding of the legal and regulatory landscape affecting technology businesses, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities.
• High energy, relentless in the pursuit of legal excellence, and dedicated to delivering the highest quality internal advice and support.
• Familiarity with and ability to adopt new and existing legal technologies to advance innovation.