Eclectic Recruitment Ltd
Legal and Risk Officr
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Eclectic Recruitment is working with an international organisation based in Cambridge to recruit a Legal & Risk Officer on a 12-month maternity cover contract.
This is a broad in-house role supporting colleagues across legal, compliance, governance and risk matters in the UK and internationally.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and legal documents.
- Advising colleagues on contractual and legal risk.
- Supporting procurement, consultancy and sub-grant agreements.
- Assisting with GDPR, compliance and corporate governance matters.
- Carrying out due diligence, including sanctions and AML checks.
- Supporting insurance, policies, procedures and internal controls.
- Liaising with external counsel and providing practical legal guidance.
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The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Experience within an in-house legal team or private practice.
- A good knowledge of English contract law.
- Experience across data protection, compliance and/or governance.
- Strong drafting, communication and organisational skills.
- A practical, commercial and solutions-focused approach.
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Applications are welcomed from qualified Solicitors, Legal Executives and experienced Paralegals.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Eclectic Recruitment.
We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time. However, if you haven’t heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential opportunities.
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