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Legal Counsel
Randstad is a leading global provider of HR and workforce solutions, with a presence in over 38 countries. We are committed to shaping the world of work and creating opportunities for people to reach their potential. Our legal team plays a crucial role in supporting our business by providing expert legal advice and helping to manage risks.
As a Mid-Level In-House Lawyer at Randstad UK & Ireland, you will work under the guidance of the Head of Legal & Data Protection, supporting a wide range of legal matters that impact our business operations. This role involves both contentious and non-contentious legal work, with a strong emphasis on efficiently and cost-effectively managing a high volume of tasks while aligning with the strategic goals of the organisation.
the position:
Reporting to Randstad UK Senior Counsel with a dotted line to the Regional Counsel - Europe for Randstad Digital, this role is accountable for the successful and timely delivery of legal support to Randstad UK & Ireland’s Digital business, including:
1. leading on a range of non-contentious transactional commercial legal matters (both client and supplier), either autonomously or as part of a team
2. working with Randstad Digital global legal on cross-border deals involving the UK, and the delivery of the global strategy in your market
priorities for the role include: commercial contracts
3. lead Randstad Digital negotiations on a range of client agreements, from amendments to standard terms through to detailed negotiation of complex client terms
4. work autonomously, or with minimal escalation to Senior/Regional Counsel
5. assist with development and rollout of the Randstad Digital global contracting strategy, leading on local training initiatives as appropriate
6. the development & implementation of Randstad Digital specific templates for your market
sales
7. support the Randstad Digital sales team with new bids, providing strategic guidance on the optimum approach to addressing legal risks in a sales-friendly manner
8. undertaking contract reviews and delivering ‘ready to send’ legal comments to minimise workload for the pursuit lead
supplier contracts
9. start-to-finish support to procurement to put in place robust yet proportionate contracts with key suppliers
10. undertake supplier validation and compliance checks using our vendor risk management tool
risk & regulatory compliance
11. solid understanding of the practical application of regulatory requirements applicable to to the Randstad Digital business, working with relevant partners and guide the Randstad compliance teams on escalation points and the implementation of new regulation
12. working with the Risk & Audit function to support and embed robust risk management behaviours across Randstad UK
strategy
13. proactively identifying areas for process im
14. provement both in Legal and Compliance, and taking initiative to develop project plans to bring those to life
15. maintaining an active business partner relationship with the market’s Randstad Digital business
16. supporting the delivery & implementation of global legal initiatives in your market
What we offer?
17. L&D Training
18. The latest recruitment technology and tools
19. LinkedIn recruiter licence
20. Share Purchase Scheme
21. Flexible working
22. Discounts off your favourite high street retailers and lots more
23. The role offers a competitive salary as well as flexible benefits
We are an inclusive employer and should you require any reasonable adjustments in order to complete any aspect of the recruitment process, please contact the Internal Talent Acquisition (ITA) team. ...
Legal Counsel
Randstad is a leading global provider of HR and workforce solutions, with a presence in over 38 countries. We are committed to shaping the world of work and creating opportunities for people to reach their potential. Our legal team plays a crucial role in supporting our business by providing expert legal advice and helping to manage risks.
As a Mid-Level In-House Lawyer at Randstad UK & Ireland, you will work under the guidance of the Head of Legal & Data Protection, supporting a wide range of legal matters that impact our business operations. This role involves both contentious and non-contentious legal work, with a strong emphasis on efficiently and cost-effectively managing a high volume of tasks while aligning with the strategic goals of the organisation.
the position:
Reporting to Randstad UK Senior Counsel with a dotted line to the Regional Counsel - Europe for Randstad Digital, this role is accountable for the successful and timely delivery of legal support to Randstad UK & Ireland’s Digital business, including:
24. leading on a range of non-contentious transactional commercial legal matters (both client and supplier), either autonomously or as part of a team
25. working with Randstad Digital global legal on cross-border deals involving the UK, and the delivery of the global strategy in your market
priorities for the role include: commercial contracts
26. lead Randstad Digital negotiations on a range of client agreements, from amendments to standard terms through to detailed negotiation of complex client terms
27. work autonomously, or with minimal escalation to Senior/Regional Counsel
28. assist with development and rollout of the Randstad Digital global contracting strategy, leading on local training initiatives as appropriate
29. the development & implementation of Randstad Digital specific templates for your market
sales
30. support the Randstad Digital sales team with new bids, providing strategic guidance on the optimum approach to addressing legal risks in a sales-friendly manner
31. undertaking contract reviews and delivering ‘ready to send’ legal comments to minimise workload for the pursuit lead
supplier contracts
32. start-to-finish support to procurement to put in place robust yet proportionate contracts with key suppliers
33. undertake supplier validation and compliance checks using our vendor risk management tool
risk & regulatory compliance
34. solid understanding of the practical application of regulatory requirements applicable to to the Randstad Digital business, working with relevant partners and guide the Randstad compliance teams on escalation points and the implementation of new regulation
35. working with the Risk & Audit function to support and embed robust risk management behaviours across Randstad UK
strategy
36. proactively identifying areas for process im
37. provement both in Legal and Compliance, and taking initiative to develop project plans to bring those to life
38. maintaining an active business partner relationship with the market’s Randstad Digital business
39. supporting the delivery & implementation of global legal initiatives in your market
What we offer?
40. L&D Training
41. The latest recruitment technology and tools
42. LinkedIn recruiter licence
43. Share Purchase Scheme
44. Flexible working
45. Discounts off your favourite high street retailers and lots more
46. The role offers a competitive salary as well as flexible benefits
We are an inclusive employer and should you require any reasonable adjustments in order to complete any aspect of the recruitment process, please contact the Internal Talent Acquisition (ITA) team.