In-House Counsel
Date: 13 Dec 2024
Location: London, GB, EC3M 7AF
Company: Walkers Global
We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.
We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon – it’s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are – gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.
Overview of role
Office: London (hybrid)
This is a new and varied role, sitting in the firm's global In-House Counsel Team, encompassing in-house legal and risk work.
The In-House Legal Team is expanding in size and remit, so this is an opportunity to play a key part in an evolving function supporting the Firm's business initiatives.
Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification
- Reviewing and negotiating client terms.
- Supporting on global projects, including developing and improving our suite of engagement documents.
- Reviewing and negotiating third party supplier contracts.
- Drafting and reviewing and NDAs and other contractual documents.
- Drafting and maintaining internal business management agreements.
- Reviewing and maintaining the firm's Data Protection framework.
- Reviewing Data Protection Agreements.
- Drafting Data Protection Impact Assessments.
- Advising on Data Protection issues.
- Supporting on DSARs.
- Advising on legal and regulatory issues.
- Monitoring legal and regulatory updates.
- Drafting and updating business protection policies and procedures.
- Creating and delivering training.
- Supporting on business protection matters such as client driven due diligence and vendor management.
- Working in close collaboration with the firm's global Compliance Team.
Education, Skills & Experience
- Qualified lawyer, preferably with some experience in legal practice and/or in a risk management role.
- Data protection knowledge/experience preferred, but not required.
- Commercial contracts experience preferred.
- Experience working in an international law firm preferred.
- Excellent commercial awareness with a pragmatic attitude and international outlook.
- High level of professional competence, rigour and judgment.
- Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
- Confident and credible when dealing with internal stakeholders.
- Take ownership of matters and pro-active in finding solutions.
No agencies please.
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Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.
