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Job Description Our FTSE 250 looking for a commerciallawyer to join their dynamic in-house team. This is a varied andbusy role which involved supporting the business on a wide varietyof Group related legal matters. Based in London this company has ahybrid working policy preferring employees to be in 3 days in theoffice per week. The successful candidate will: - Have a strengthin drafting and negotiating a high value procurement contracts -Provide legal advice to the Group in areas such as corporategovernance, M&A, data privacy and pre-litigation support - Havetrained in a high quality law firm and have some in-houseexperience - Have a commercial / business outlook to their work -Be between 4 - 8 years PQE, although would consider a strong newlyqualified solicitor This is an opportunity to join a highlyregarded in-house legal team. Our client envisages that candidatesbetween 4 – 8 years PQE plus have the relevant skills / knowledgefor this position, however this has been given as an approximateguide for applicants and our client is happy to consider theapplications of candidates who fall outside of this PQE range butwho have the relevant experience. For more information on thisgreat in-house opportunity please contact Simon Campbell at QEDLegal. If this position isn’t for you but you know someone whocould be suitable then please let us know. We offer a reward feefor any successful referrals. For full details please see ourwebsite.

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