We are currently looking for a
Senior Legal Counsel
to join our Legal and Business Affairs team on a permanent, full time contract.
We are a dynamic, high-performing, small and mighty legal team supporting the Southbank Centre to achieve its strategic priorities. The role covers a broad range of cutting edge legal work with colleagues from all departments and at all levels, of the Southbank Centre.
Please download the attached Job Description for a full overview of this role's responsibilities.
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The annual salary stated is based on the Full-Time Equivalent (40 hours per week). If the job is part-time, the weekly hours will be stated within the advert.
The deadline for applications is 23:59 on the closing date for the job posting.
We endeavour to keep job adverts open for at least two weeks for prospective applicants to apply. However, if we receive a high volume of applications for a role, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible to ensure consideration for shortlisting.
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Key Responsibilities
Drafting and negotiating a broad range of arts, commercial and real estate contracts.
Advising on data protection, IP and regulatory matters.
Developing and updating templates.
Skills & Experience
A qualified solicitor holding a current practising certificate with 5+ years PQE in house or at a top law firm (with secondment experience) in commercial, IP or related fields.
Strong organisational/legal tech skills and interest in using/ developing AI tools.
Strong legal drafting/skills, confident negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.
Experience of managing commercial property transactions.
Confident managing projects in a fast paced and complex in-house environment.
Benefits
As well as working at one of London's most popular and exciting sites the successful candidate will also benefit from the following:
A min 5% pension contribution (going up to 9% depending on employee contribution), from day 1 of employment
28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
Hybrid working model (3 days office working, 2 days from home)
Enhanced sick pay
Enhanced family leave benefits
Up to 30% discounts at onsite retail, food and beverage vendors
Staff ticket offers for SC events
Free entry to Hayward Gallery
Free/discounted entry with other reciprocal organisations
Free staff yoga