Legal Counsel
UK Visa Sponsorship Analytics
Occupation Type
Legal professionals not elsewhere classified.
Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Department: [SBSS] Legal
Location: Newcastle
Compensation: From £70,000 / year
The role of Legal Counsel is to support the Head of Legal Services and Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and support to Somerset Bridge Group. The Legal Counsel will perform their role by using their legal and commercial knowledge to be a trusted advisor to support the business in achieving its strategic objectives whilst safeguarding the Group’s interests, protecting customers and upholding our reputation.
What you'll be responsible for:
- You will work in collaboration with the other departments primarily on commercial contracts and project work.
- You will be responsible for your own matters from initial instruction through to completion.
- You will have the opportunity to develop your understanding of commercial property, litigation, intellectual property, employment and data protection law.
- Reporting into the Senior Legal Counsel.
Essential
- Commercial experience of drafting and negotiating contracts.
- Experience in the Financial Services industry or other regulated industry.
- An understanding of data protection law.
- We would encourage applications from candidates from 2 -5 years PQE, either from an in-house environment or recognised commercial law firm.
- Hybrid working – 2 days in the office and 3 days working from home
- 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days over 2 years’ service and 30 days after 5 years’ service. Plus bank holidays!
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Pension scheme – 5% employee, 6% employer
- Flexible working – we will always consider applications for those who require less than the advertised hours
- Flexi-time
- Healthcare Cash Plan – claim cashback on a variety of everyday healthcare costs
- Electric vehicle – salary sacrifice scheme