Company Lawyer (Belfast - Hybrid)

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be supporting one of the countries leading employers who are actively looking for a Company Lawyer to join their team.

What's in it for you?

• Excellent working environment
• 37 hours
• Hybrid working
• 12 month contract

About your next employer

You will support the General Counsel, Senior Legal Counsel and Senior Company Lawyers in the provision of high quality internal and external legal services across all parts of the business, with particular emphasis on commercial and corporate matters, property matters and corporate governance matters.

About you

• Experience of working in either a multi-faceted business/organisation or a fast paced/demanding legal environment.
• A qualified barrister or solicitor with a current practicing certificate or entitlement to hold one in Northern Ireland.
• Possess experience in two of the following four areas: Experience of general commercial agreements; Experience of law relevant to business organisations; Experience of law relating to commercial property/developments/estates matters (not solely domestic conveyancing); Experience of corporate governance matters.

What you'll do

The post holder will report primarily to senior legal counsel and undertake the following key responsibilities. This list is indicative and not exhaustive:

• Commercial Agreements: Assist senior legal counsel in drafting and reviewing commercial agreements with suppliers and stakeholders, as well as addressing matters relating to employment, fraud, and litigation.
• Property and Estates: Take primary responsibility for legal matters concerning property, assets, estates, and intellectual property rights. Provide legal support to ensure compliance and cost-effective management of the estates function. Aim to reduce reliance on external legal services by enhancing internal expertise and efficiency, particularly for routine and recurring legal issues.
• High-Level Engagement: Occasionally deputise for senior legal counsel, engaging with complex legal, corporate, and governance issues. This may involve advising senior executives, attending board or project meetings, and providing input at a strategic level.
• External Legal Services: Oversee the management of external legal service providers, including handling administrative tasks related to commissioning work and billing. Ensure the efficient delivery of external legal services and effective communication of technical and sensitive advice.
• Policy and Regulatory Advice: Draft organisational policies and provide legal advice on a range of matters, including company secretariat issues, data protection, procurement, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance. This includes advising on public service agreements, government frameworks, and relevant EU and sector-specific regulations.

To apply today contact Ethan Boylan in the strictest confidence.