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Legal & Compliance Officer

Job Posted: 20 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge

Expire in: 8 days

Job Description

Location: Cambridge (CB25)
Duration: Permanent 
Hours: 37.5 per week 8am - 4pm (Monday to Friday)
Salary: Competitive
Job Reference: 36072

Our client, a leading technology manufacturer based just north of Cambridge, is seeking a Legal and Compliance Officer to support its commercial, operational and governance activities. This is a broad, hands on role covering contracts, compliance, risk management and legal support across the business.  You will work closely with senior management and cross functional teams to ensure robust legal and regulatory compliance.   This role offers a broad exposure to commercial, compliance, employment and IP matters,  strong professional development opportunities and the ability to influence legal and governance processes within a high tech environment.

Responsibilities:
- Contract Management: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements (supply, distribution, consultancy, NDAs, licensing etc.). Maintaining contract records and supporting commercial teams with risk assessments
- Compliance: Leading internal compliance frameworks across data protection, export control, corporate governance and wider regulatory requirements. Developing policies, conducting audits and delivering staff training
- Legal Risk and Advisory: Providing practical advice on legal and compliance matters, supporting dispute resolution, and promoting strong ethical practices across the organisation
- HR and Employment Support: Advising on employment contracts, policies and employee relations matters
- Intellectual Property: Assisting with the protection and administration of patents, trademarks and trade secrets, including liaison with external counsel
- Corporate Governance: Supporting statutory compliance, maintaining company records and assisting with board documentation
- Cross Functional Collaboration: Working with engineering, HR, finance, sales and procurement teams to provide clear and commercially focused legal guidance

Requirements
- 5+ years' experience in commercial law, compliance or regulatory roles, ideally within technology, engineering or manufacturing
- Strong background in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
- Good knowledge of GDPR, compliance frameworks, export controls and risk management
- Able to explain complex legal issues in a clear and practical way
- Experience with IP, international partners or defence/advanced engineering is beneficial

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below

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