Junior Legal Counsel

Role overview

We require someone who is adaptable and able to get stuck into new challenges. It is essential that you are business oriented and capable of providing advice on legal risks while balancing the same against commercial gains. We are looking for someone who is able to work both independently and in a team. 

Reporting directly to the Head of Legal UK & Ireland, who oversees all legal matters for UK/ Ireland, other than acquisitions which are managed by the GC: UK&IRE, D & Sub-Sahara Africa. The Head of Legal sits on the UK Management Board.

This role will offer hybrid working from our London office 3 days a week and the rest from home. 

What will I be doing? 

Commercial Law - reviewing and drafting commercial contracts (internal service terms & conditions, client agreements and supplier agreements), refreshing terms and conditions, managing day-to-day legal queries and updating precedents. 

General Business Support  - supporting other business functions with any new projects and highlighting key legal considerations. Providing legal training and updates to the business.

Client Account Legal Support - supporting key client accounts as a dedicated contracts manager.

Acquisitions - supporting on NDAs and due-diligence.

What do I need to bring with me?

Qualified as a solicitor in England & Wales is essential. 

Post qualification experience either in-house or a secondment

Commercial law experience is essential

Ability to identify potential legal issues and risk

Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate legal advice and information clearly to non-legal colleagues 

Contract drafting 

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment 

Experience of building new processes 

Capability to manage multiple matters at once

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Extremely organised with strong planning skills

Corporate law experience is desirable

What is in it for me?

Ipsos UK offer an attractive basic salary and a rewards package including 25 days annual leave, a pension scheme and a great range of flexible benefits to suit your personal needs. For roles at Research Manager level and above we also offer private healthcare.

In addition to this we have a fantastic Learning & Development offer delivered through a mix of face to face, online or on-demand; you can read more by clicking .

We realise you may have commitments outside of work and will consider flexible working applications - please highlight what you are looking for when you make your application. 

Ipsos is committed to equality, treating people fairly, promoting a positive and inclusive working environment and ensuring we have diversity of people and views. We also recognise that this is important for our business success - a more diverse workforce will enable us to better reflect and understand the world we research and ultimately deliver better research and insight to our clients.