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**please note this role requires 2-3+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) with strong experience in commercial contracts (in-house or private practice)   

About Euromonitor

Euromonitor International leads the world in data analytics and research into markets, industries, economies and consumers. We provide truly global insight and data on thousands of products and services; we are the first destination for organisations seeking growth. With our guidance, our clients can make bold, strategic decisions with confidence.

Purpose of the role

We’re looking for a proactive and commercially astute Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team in a permanent capacity. This role will initially focus on providing maternity cover for our Senior Contracts Manager, with a strong emphasis on customer and supplier negotiations and commercial contracting.

Following the initial 12-month period, the role will evolve into a broader legal advisory position, still supporting client and procurement deals, with potential to expand into employment law, corporate matters, regulatory compliance, and general legal support across the business. Over time, as the Senior Contracts Manager returns and our sales support functions evolve, there will be opportunities for the Legal Counsel role to broaden. While customer contract support will remain a core part of your remit, you may gradually take on additional responsibilities across other areas of law – such as employment, corporate governance, regulatory compliance, and broader legal advisory – depending on business needs and your own interests and strengths. Throughout, you'll report to, and be supported by the General Counsel, who enjoys and prioritises coaching and mentoring, and you’ll be part of a team that is customer-centric, solution-orientated and an enabler of the business.

This is a unique opportunity for a commercially minded legal professional to take ownership of high-value commercial work while shaping the scope of their future role within a dynamic and growing organisation developing a broader in-house legal skillset as the company grows.

Key accountabilities

• Lead legal support on global commercial deals: Draft, review, negotiate, and provide end-to-end support on customer contracts, working closely with Sales and other commercial stakeholders. Serve as the first port of call for all customer deal support and contract queries. Provide pragmatic, solutions-focused legal advice to commercial teams.
• Attend and lead client and supplier negotiations: Join client calls as needed and lead contractual negotiations with customers and suppliers.
• Support procurement: Advise on contract risk assessments and work with Procurement to negotiate supplier contracts, supplier contract negotiations and procurement-related risk assessments.
• Maintain and improve our global contract templates for our Passport (product) and Consulting offerings, and integration of these into the commercial ecosystem, e.g. Salesforce and DocuSign.
• Risk management: Identify, assess, and mitigate legal, financial, and operational risks in contracts. Provide guidance to the business on key contract terms and, risks, and obligations. Coordinate with business units to ensure contractual obligations are understood and fulfilled followed.
• Provide pragmatic, solutions-focused legal advice to commercial teams.
• Collaborate with the General Counsel for support on complex drafting, negotiation and forming judgement of contractual risks.
• Develop and deliver training for global sales teams; contribute to legal resources, toolkits, and playbooks.
• Supervise and develop our Legal Contracts Analyst based in Chicago.
• Proactively identify and drive opportunities to improve processes and enhance efficiency in contract management, legal matter intake and legal operations, leveraging existing tools and systems and consistently looking to find a better way.

Phase 2: Legal Counsel Development (Post-Maternity Cover)

• Continue supporting customer and supplier negotiations and contracts to lead and support customer and supplier contract work, which will remain a central and ongoing responsibility of the role.
• Broaden scope to include (depending on business needs and capacity):As capacity allows and based on business needs, gradually expand into other areas of legal support, which may include; Employment, corporate, regulatory compliance and general legal advisory.: Support HR with employment contracts, policies, and employee relations issues. Corporate: Assist with governance, company secretarial, and M&A activities as required
• Regulatory compliance: Support on data protection, industry-specific regulations, and internal compliance initiatives
• General legal advisory: Provide legal input on ad hoc business matters as needed
• Build strong relationships across the business, building credibility as and act as a trusted legal go-to advisor 

Skills, knowledge and experience

• Qualified solicitor or legal executive (UK or equivalent jurisdiction)
• 2-3+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) with strong experience in commercial contracts (in-house or private practice)   
• Can manage multiple priorities and ensure deadlines are met
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, drafting and negotiation skills
• Strong commercial acumen; ability to take a pragmatic approach to legal risk and advise the business accordingly
• Skilled at collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders across all levels of the business
• Eager to broaden legal skillset and grow within a dynamic in-house environment
• Strong team player and can-do approach; no job is too big or too small
• Experience in IP, corporate or regulatory law is advantageous but not essential

Why work for Euromonitor?

Our Values:

We seek individuals who act with integrity

We look for candidates who are curious  about the world

We feel that as a community, we’re stronger together

We seek to enable people to feel empowered

We welcome candidates who bring strength in diversity

International:  not only do we have a very multinational workforce in each office but we communicate across our 16 offices worldwide on a daily basis.

Hardworking and sociable:  our staff know how to work hard and know also how to enjoy themselves! We pride ourselves on creating an appropriate work-life balance, with flexible hours and regular socialising including frequent after work meet ups, summer and Christmas parties and a whole range of other groups to be involved with.

Committed to making a difference:  We believe that people are looking for something worthwhile in a company beyond the workplace. Our extensive Corporate Social Responsibility Program gives each member of staff two volunteering days a year in addition to holidays. It gives all new starters a donation amount on joining us which they can give to a charity of their choice.

It sees us reaching out into the local community with our mentoring, group volunteering, and fundraising initiatives as well as supporting international charities through our website sales, matching staff sponsorship fundraising, and carbon offsetting all our flights.

Excellent benefits:  we offer competitive salaries, enhanced healthcare and pensions, plus generous holiday allowances, hybrid working and, in many offices, a Core Hours policy allowing flexible start and finish times to each day.

Opportunities to grow:  we offer extensive training and development opportunities at all levels. The vast majority of our Managers and Directors have been promoted from within and many have moved across departments as well as upwards. We pride ourselves on identifying and rewarding talent.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:  Euromonitor International does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability and genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, or other non-merit factor.

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What we’re all about. 

Quantexa empowers organizations to make data meaningful and drive more informed and actionable decisions. By harnessing the latest advancements in data and AI, Quantexa’s Decision Intelligence Platform creates context to uncover hidden risk and new opportunities within data, that drives better, more trusted operational business decisions. Founded in 2016, Quantexa has accomplished rapid global expansion growing 100% year on year. In just over four years, we’ve grown to over 800 staff across offices in North America, UK, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific, and Japan.  

At Q, we’re looking for people who share that vision. People like you.  

The opportunity. 

Quantexa is looking for a dynamic lawyer to become a valued and trusted member of our high performing legal function to assist the General Counsel in all aspect of legal matters arising across our exciting international business.

Our team is determined to deliver world class legal support and innovating solutions to support and enabling our business leaders to focus on creating the biggest impact for our clients, our colleagues and our business strategy. We are determined to get things done and remain accountable for delivering to a high standard. Your skills and personality will speak for themselves. A brilliant communicator, both verbally and through written form. You’ll have laser-focused attention to detail, bringing a curious, intuitive, agile and practical approach.

This role will have a primary focus on EMEA legal issues and business growth and is also an exciting opportunity to gain a wide range of experience internationally across a rapidly growing business, working closely with and reporting directly to the Quantexa General Counsel.

What you’ll be doing.

• You’ll be working with a number of stakeholders across multiple functions to help achieve the legal team’s and Quantexa’s ambitions.
• Enjoy being part of a team and building a trusted relationship with our colleagues, customers.
• You’ll be immersed within in our head office based in London and with a focus on the EMEA region and be the key lead for legal matters whilst also having the opportunity to lead central functional initiatives as part of our global operations.
• You’ll be reviewing, drafting and negotiating strategically important commercial contracts such as software licenses, reseller agreements, professional services & outsourcing agreements, , hosting arrangements and collaboration agreements.
• You’ll be assessing and mitigating compliance and reputational matters including anti bribery and corruption.
• You’ll be assessing and assisting with company secretarial and corporate compliance and matters.
• You’ll also be assessing and mitigating Data Privacy risks and implementing company legal initiatives
• You’ll be supported by and have the opportunity to work and build relationships with leading external counsel in different countries.

Requirements

What you’ll bring.  

• You’ll be a Qualified lawyer with at least 3 years’ experience either in house or in private practice. 
• You’ll be able to deliver messaging and highlight key risks in clear and concise manner with the ability to propose potential mitigation strategies and actions in a commercial manner thinking creatively.
• You’ll use your experience of drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts internationally.  
• Customer focused and pride in delivering a great service and making the lives of those you support easier. 
• You’ll preferably bring knowledge and experience of corporate governance, or the legal frameworks used in the Banking or Government. 
• A Self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to work autonomously.  
• Your views and experience in working across multiple jurisdictions. 
• Ability to deliver concise summaries of potentially complex issues. 
• Attention to detail.
• Insights and your understanding of the legal role in a commercially focused business. 

Benefits

Our perks and quirks

What makes you Q will help you to realise your full potential, flourish and enjoy what you do, while being recognised and rewarded with our broad range of benefits.

We offer

• Competitive salary & Company bonus

• Provide expert legal advice on a wide array of corporate and commercial matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate significant contracts, partnerships, and service agreements.
• Advise on corporate governance, compliance, and regulatory issues across multiple jurisdictions.
• Manage and mitigate legal risks associated with business activities.
• Conduct legal research and prepare comprehensive legal opinions.
• Oversee and manage litigation and dispute resolution processes when necessary.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including senior management, to provide strategic legal support.
• Ensure adherence to all relevant laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Stay updated on legal developments and industry trends impacting the business.
• Manage external legal counsel and external resources as required.

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England and Wales (or equivalent common law jurisdiction).
• Significant post-qualification experience (minimum 7 years) in corporate or commercial law.
• Proven expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, compliance, and risk management.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines in a remote environment.
• Proficiency in legal research databases and case management systems.
• Demonstrated ability to provide pragmatic and commercially astute legal advice.
• Experience working internationally or advising multinational corporations is highly desirable.

The opportunity

We have an opportunity for a talented Legal Counsel to join us on the exciting and rewarding path we are taking here at Castle Trust Bank. We pride ourselves in being a fintech challenger bank, providing specialist property mortgages, retail finance lending and savings accounts to a variety of customers.

As a Legal Counsel, you will form part of a small legal team and operate in a generalist capacity, working across the various business lines within the Bank. You will have the opportunity to provide legal advice in relation to matters in Residential Property, Consumer Credit/Finance and Savings. Should any matters of litigation arise, you will play an important and key role in supporting the business and mitigate risk. Another focus of this role will be to review, negotiate and create contracts with suppliers and other external counterparties, in addition to supporting the General Counsel in ensuring that the Bank’s standard form documentation is properly maintained.

The role will be on a hybrid working arrangement, 3 days a week from our London office and the rest of the week from home. This is a fixed-term contract opportunity covering a period of maternity leave for up to 14 months.

What we are looking for in you…

What is important to us is that you are a qualified solicitor (with a UK practising certificate) with demonstrable post-qualification experience. It would be preferred if you have previous experience operating in-house, ideally within banking (however not essential, other regulated financial institutions will be considered). It is important that you have operated in either real estate finance or consumer finance to allow you to hit the ground running.

What is equally important to us is that you have strong planning and organisational skills, with sound technical legal skills and knowledge and a commercial mindset. You will be a natural problem solver with the ability to innovate whilst providing exceptional customer service to your stakeholders at all times.

What’s in it for you…

As well as a competitive salary, we offer a generous contributory pension scheme through Hargreaves Lansdown, life assurance, 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays on top). Wellbeing is also high on our agenda, and we offer a number of private medical options. In addition, all colleagues have free access to TELUS Health EAP to support their health and wellbeing. We also offer free eye test vouchers and discounted gym membership, and if that’s not enough, we also offer season ticket travel loans.

Caught your attention? If so, we’d love to talk to you and tell you more about what it’s like to work at Castle Trust Bank – The Place To Work!

Castle Trust Bank is an equal opportunity employer where we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our colleagues to thrive. We welcome applications from all and will not discriminate against any status/characteristic protected by law and base our decisions on merit.

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