Deputy Legal Counsel

Role OverviewWe are seeking a commercially minded and proactive Legal Counsel to join our legal team in the United Kingdom. The successful candidate will provide practical and strategic legal advice across a broad range of commercial, corporate, regulatory, and operational matters, supporting business objectives while mitigating legal risks., Commercial Contracts Draft, review, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements, including: Customer and supplier contracts Service agreements Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) Licensing and partnership agreements Data processing agreements Provide pragmatic legal advice to support commercial negotiations and business growth.Corporate and Regulatory Matters Advise on UK legal and regulatory requirements affecting the business. Support corporate governance activities and maintain compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Assist with corporate transactions, restructuring activities, and strategic projects. Monitor legal and regulatory developments and assess their impact on the business.Risk Management and Compliance Identify and assess legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies. Support the development and implementation of internal compliance policies and procedures. Provide guidance on anti-bribery, sanctions, competition law, and other compliance
matters. Assist with investigations, audits, and regulatory inquiries when required.Data Privacy and Intellectual Property Advise on UK GDPR, Data Protection Act 2018, and related privacy requirements. Support privacy reviews, data sharing arrangements, and data protection compliance initiatives. Manage intellectual property matters, including trademarks, copyrights, and licensing issues.Stakeholder Support Partner with business teams including Sales, Procurement, HR, Finance, Product, and Operations. Deliver timely, practical, and commercially focused legal advice. Conduct legal training and awareness sessions for employees. Support dispute resolution and litigation management in collaboration with external counsel.Required Qualifications & Experience Strong experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. Knowledge of UK corporate, commercial, and regulatory law. Experience advising on data protection and privacy matters. Excellent legal drafting, analytical, and negotiation

skills.What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work on complex and high-impact legal matters.
Salary range: GBP 43000- 45000 GBP Per annum.
If you are interested, or know someone who may be a good fit for this opportunity, please feel free to reach out.