Position Summary
Why join our team?This is an exciting opportunity to work for Samsung – a highly recognisable, global brand.
We provide pragmatic legal advice that enables commercial growth while protecting the business from risk. The team works closely with European affiliates and business units on high-value commercial projects, offering exposure to complex cross-border matters and the opportunity to work on initiatives that have visible impact across Europe.
Role and Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities
The Legal Counsel will provide high-quality legal support on contracts & commercial matters across the Europe Office. The role focuses on the delivery of technically stronly, prompt and pragmatic legal advice, drafting and negotiating of commercial agreements, and support for key projects, operating under the strategic direction and oversight of the head of team.
Key responsibilities include:
Draft, review and negotiate a range of commercial contracts across a wide range of areas including marketing, software services, payment and wallet contracts, distribution, and data agreements.
Advising the business on appropriate deal structures and the contractual documentation required to suport proposed commercial arrangements.
Support pan-European projects, collaborating with local European affiliate legal teams as required.
Provide timely and pragmatic legal advice to business stakeholders, balancing commercial objectives with risk mitigation.
Contribute to the development and maintenance of contract precedents and processes.
Represent the Europe Office Legal team in internal and external meetings, influencing senior stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
Support continuous improvement of legal processes and ways of working within the team.
Provide informal mentoring or support to junior colleagues as required.
Contribute to knowledge sharing and best practice.
What we need for this role
To be successful, you will possess the following skills and attributes:
UK-qualified solicitor with approximately 1-5 years PQE (or equivalent experience).
Strong experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, ideally across multiple jurisdictions.
Experience advising on general commercial matters.
Commercially minded, pragmatic, and culturally aware, with strong attention to detail and risk mitigation.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly to non-lawyers.
Ability to manage multiple matters and work effectively within a team and autonomously.
Capacity for broad issue spotting in relation to GDPR, IP and employment issues.
Working knowledge of Korean language an advantage but not essential.
What does success look like?
Delivery of high-quality, timely legal advice on commercial matters within minimal rework.
Effective collaboration with the team lead and other stakeholders, escalating issues appropriately.
Demonstrated understanding of the business, risk appetite and ways of working.
Recognition by stakeholders on responsiveness and quality of support.
Contribution to team efficiency through process improvement, template development or knowledge-sharing.
Skills and Qualifications
Benefits of working at Samsung include
Hybrid working - 3 days in the office and 2 days at home per week
Bonus scheme linked to individual, team and company performance
Car allowance
Private medical – single cover
Income protection
Enhanced pension contribution
Three volunteering days each year
Flexible benefit portal and contribution of £55 per month - including travel insurance, gym membership, season ticket loan, Tastecard, dental insurance and more
Holiday - 25 days plus bank holidays and an additional day off for your birthday
Access to discounts on a wide range of Samsung products
Access to a discount shopping portal
A note on equal opportunities
We are an equal-opportunity employer and value diversity at our Company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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