Please Note: This role is a 12 month fixed term contract.
This role involves drafting, advising on and negotiating commercial contracts and providing competent legal advice on a broad range of matters. Matters include data protection and privacy, disputes, IP, employment or real property. The team is also asked to advise on policy related to cyber security more generally.
The legal counsel will liaise closely with the global legal team to ensure a consistent approach is taken – for example when considering risk, processes and new services.
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Provide comprehensive legal advice on a wide range of issues, including commercial contracts, regulatory compliance, and risk management.
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and agreements to ensure they meet the company's legal and business requirements.
- Collaborate with various departments to provide legal support and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues, customers, partners, and suppliers.
- Stay informed about industry trends, legal developments, and best practices to provide proactive and strategic legal advice.
- Champion legal, regulatory, and organizational standards within the company.
- Drive value through informed and detailed advice to key decision-makers.
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Law Degree and admitted to practice law in the Netherlands or UK or other jurisdiction where NCC has an office and willing to be admitted to practice in UK or Netherlands.
- Fluency in English and Dutch is essential; proficiency in other languages is advantageous.
- Proven experience in commercial contracts and other relevant areas of law.
- Experience in the technology sector and an interest in cyber security.
- Experience working in an in-house legal environment is advantageous.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to apply commercial understanding and strategic input when providing support.
- Awareness and understanding of potential risk factors and the ability to mitigate them effectively.
- Positive, energetic, and committed to delivering results.
We assess, develop and manage cyber threats across our increasingly connected society. We advise global technology, manufacturers, financial institutions, critical national infrastructure providers, retailers and governments on the best way to keep businesses, software and personal data safe.
With our knowledge, experience and global footprint, we are best placed to help businesses identify, assess, mitigate & respond to the risks they face.
We are passionate about making the Internet safer and revolutionising the way in which organisations think about cyber security.
Headquartered in Manchester, UK, with over 35 offices across the world, NCC Group employs more than 2,000 people and is a trusted advisor to 15,000 clients worldwide.
We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.
If you do not want us to retain your details, you can utilise the Manage Your Data tool provided by Pinpoint or contact us directly at:
[email protected]. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Notice.
We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage.
Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process.