New Look Jobs – Legal Counsel In Belfast

Overview

Position Title: Legal Counsel

Company: New Look

Location: Belfast, UK

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial contracts (including terms and conditions, distribution agreements, consultancy agreements, supply/purchase agreements, agency agreements, franchise/international development agreements and arrangements with third party ecom partners)
• Advising on terminations/renewals of commercial agreements.
• Advising on sales and marketing, promotions and competitions.
• Advising on IP issues and dealing with IP infringements.
• Assisting with corporate/company secretarial matters such as drafting Powers of Attorney and parent company guarantees
• Providing ad hoc advice to the business on an array of other matters that may include: standard terms & conditions, NDAs, competitions & promotions, advertising & marketing, e-commerce/online, software/IT licensing, wholesale & retail issues, regulatory compliance, consumer law matters, anti-trust, dispute resolution etc.
• Managing upwards, keeping the Head of Legal and other Commercial Solicitors in the team informed about important issues and able to present clearly and precisely, enabling others to understand the key facts and issues.
• Staying up to date with legal developments and key business information and is aware of the marketplace and the company’s position within it.
• Cultivating and maintaining a relationship with internal stakeholders and external counsel.
• Identifying and providing training to the business on relevant legal issues.
• Coordinating projects, liaising with and managing external law firms to obtain advice (UK and overseas).

Requirements:

• Qualified Solicitor
• 2-6 year PQE (level of PQE suggested, but we will consider applications from candidates with suitable experience with other levels of PQE)
• In-house experience (particularly in a retail environment) with familiarity of supply chain issues.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Excellent drafting, negotiating and communication skills.
• Personable and confident, able to build relationships with partners/ key stakeholders.
• Resilient and calm under pressure. Adaptable and flexible approach.
• Ability to take responsibility and act autonomously.
• Excellent organisational skills – ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks and projects.
• Ability to work under pressure, to prioritise tasks and manage deadlines.
• Innovative, proactive and able to respond creatively and effectively in offering solutions whilst managing expectations.
• Commercial awareness and ability to produce innovative and cost effective legal solutions.
• A high degree of professionalism and willingness to constructively challenge the status quo.
• Corporate co/sec experience valued but not essential