My client is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their in house legal function on a 9 month FTC, you will handle day-to-day legal work for a Professional Services organisation during a fixed-term cover period. You will provide practical legal advice that helps the business make clear decisions and keep work moving smoothly. Client Details My client is a well known organisation that operates within the Energy research sector Description Draft and negotiate commercial contracts, including product sales agreements, services agreements, licence agreements, consulting agreements, and non-disclosure agreements. Work with EMEA, NORAM and LATAM offices and international business units on legal issues relating to sales and operations, contracts, and general commercial business matters. Continuously improve and develop the business contractual templates and processes and provide training to the wider business on the same. Protect the business from legal action by interpreting laws and ensuring it meets international legal and regulatory requirements. Provide advice concerning business transactions with customers, financial institutions, suppliers and others. Manage external counsel as needed for areas of expertise outside company competency. Consult with and advise senior management on complex or highly critical issues. Act as resource to business units and employees on legal and other business matters, with open door policy so that employees feel comfortable seeking legal advice. ..... full job details .....