Legal Counsel – Luxury Goods -(M&F) UK864759

LEGAL COUNSEL – LUXURY GOODS

WATFORD – 4 DAYS IN OFFICE, 1 DAY FROM HOME

£65,000 - £70,000

PERMANENT ROLE

Overview:

Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment is presently representing a business specialising in the perfume and cosmetics industry in their search for a commercial lawyer to join the in-house legal team reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel. This is a varied role, and the ideal candidate will need to have strong commercial instincts coupled with an attention to detail and rigorous legal understanding.

Key Accountabilities:

• Drafting or amending, advising, and negotiating on a wide range of commercial contracts including distribution agreements, services and supply agreements, terms and conditions, authorised retailer agreements, website terms, as well as bespoke commercial agreements.
• Advising the marketing teams about brand promotions including prize draws operated through social media, and promotional materials.
• Advising the online marketing team on a wide range of issues.
• Regulatory compliance.
• Data Protection advice.
• The pragmatic handling of dispute resolution.
• Other general business legal matters that may arise from time to time could include some property and employment matters.
• A small amount of travel may be required for the purpose of attending meetings in the UK.

About You:

• UK or foreign-qualified lawyer, likely to be 1 to 5 years PQE
• Experience in contract law and commercial contracts is essential
• Strong drafting skills.
• French/Spanish/German languages would be an advantage.
• Excellent organisational skills including the ability to deal with conflicting demands to meet deadlines, prioritise a heavy workload, and have the willingness to work flexibly.
• Must be able to work on own initiative, but also be able to be a team player.
• A “can do” attitude.
• Business and commercially aware.