Job Description

We are delighted to be supporting our client, a successful highly progressive and innovative global company, with their search for an experienced in-house Legal Counsel.

As the in-house Legal Counsel it will be your responsibility to translate the business case, responsibilities and limitations in a contract with the customer, liaising directly with the CEO, COO and the Commercial and Funded Programs teams.

You will be involved in product development and delivery, consultancy projects from tender phase to the point of delivery, including any client / contract reviews. You will be dealing with international government organisations, large, global OEMs and innovative partners including technology businesses and universities based largely in the UK, US and Asia.

You will work closely with your colleagues from the other shared services at the HQ, including finance and procurement, contract management to achieve the optimal result.

Key Responsibilities:

Providing legal advice and support to the business in respect of commercial contracts (tenders, offers and negotiations)
Advising the senior management team and directors on the content and risk(s) of each contract
Maintaining, drafting and reviewing all live commercial contracts
Creating template contracts where appropriate
Providing tangible and hands-on legal advice on matters specific to the business
Teaming up with finance and procurement, customer finance, and contract management to achieve the best result in contracts and projects
Promoting cross-functional and international collaboration
Proactively inform and assist the sales team and project team on risk, opportunities and points of attention
Formalise amendments and changes to the relevant contracts
Prepare a file and draft letters with respect to any disputes escalated to legal action stage
Working with key sales and commercial terms in a supervisory-level role.

Your Profile:

Minimum 5 years PQE
Extensive experience with contract drafting and negotiations
PLC Compliance – MAR (Management Assessment Report), website disclosures etc
Strong minded & sensible with a sharp eye for detail and accuracy
Wants to challenge processes/ contracts and do things right
Take full responsibility and ownership for specific projects
Be commercially minded and robust
Comfortable communicating with stakeholders of all levels with confidence
Strong analytical and communication skills across all levels of seniority within the business
Flexible and result orientated approach
Ability to influence others without losing focus on the end result and the businesses commercial relations
Team player approach and ability to take responsibility for your task within the team
Excellent command of English, both written and verbal
Flexible to travel internationally if required.

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