What Is This Job?

A Junior Legal Counsel is an entry-level legal position within an organization, typically involved in supporting the legal department’s daily operations. This role requires a foundational understanding of legal principles and practices, as well as the ability to apply this knowledge in a business context. The Junior Legal Counsel assists in various legal matters, ensuring that the organization’s activities comply with legal standards and helping to mitigate legal risks.

What Does This Job Do?

A Junior Legal Counsel plays a vital role in the legal department, focusing on drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various types of commercial agreements. They are responsible for establishing and maintaining effective contracting processes and ensuring that all legal documents are accurately prepared and archived.

Additionally, they provide assistance in corporate initiatives, such as litigation, employment matters, and trademark issues.

A significant part of their role involves staying updated on legal regulations, particularly in areas like data privacy, and ensuring the organization’s compliance. They also support the legal counsel in liaising with different departments, managing external legal relationships, and participating in proposal governance.

Job Brief

We are seeking a dedicated Junior Legal Counsel to support our legal team.

This role involves assisting in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, maintaining legal documentation, and ensuring compliance with legal standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in law, with a focus on commercial and corporate legal matters.

Responsibilities include supporting legal operations, participating in policy development, and conducting legal research. This position is perfect for someone with a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in negotiating and drafting commercial and vendor agreements
• Establishing and maintaining contracting processes and templates
• Providing administrative support for legal documentation
• Participating in developing company policies on legal issues
• Assist in negotiating and drafting commercial and vendor agreements
• Establish and maintain scalable contracting processes and templates
• Provide administrative support for legal documentation
• Assist with corporate initiatives like litigation, employment matters, trademarks
• Participate in developing company policies on legal issues
• Assist in compliance projects, particularly with data privacy regulations
• Conduct legal research and provide updates on applicable laws and regulations
• Support legal counsel in liaising with internal and external stakeholders

Requirements

• BSc in Law or International Law, LLM is advantageous
• 2 years’ minimum international experience in legal/commercial terms relevant to SaaS contracts
• Knowledge of GDPR and other data privacy regulations
• Ability to document complex contractual arrangements with attention to detail
• Proactive, collaborative work style
• Excellent written and spoken English