Description
This unique position is all about relationships and providing full legal support to the Company. It is a fantastic opportunity to join and really get involved in a global, expanding business and provide high quality work in a fast-paced IT environment. The role is highly varied, dynamic and works closely with the global business teams and customers.
As Assistant General Counsel: Flooid, you will be responsible for providing both strategic and operational legal support within Flooid with the support of an internationally recognised legal team. Your role will involve providing legal advice, guidance and education to the Company and working closely with the General Counsel: EMEA and the Sales and Account Executives to ensure effective negotiation of contracts and the onboarding of new business.
You will need to be both commercial and pragmatic, with the ability to take a holistic view of the business.
Key Responsibilities
We'll be looking for you to demonstrate the following values/behaviours/competencies:
* Confident and articulate with an empathetic approach having the ability to establish rapport quickly, build credibility and make a positive impression.
* A willingness to contribute to and get involved with the wider business, leading with strategy and pragmatism, whilst protecting the business.
* The ability to work as part of a wider team in the business, focused on the commercial outcomes required and always thinking about the customer and facilitating a "win-win" situation.
* The ability to communicate in a clear, concise and open manner, avoiding legal jargon.
* Excellent communication skills and keen attention to detail.
* Strong licensing experience and an interest in software in general.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
* This is a full-time salaried position.
* The nature of the role is such that significant visibility in the office is essential, so the successful applicant will be expected to be in the office near Birmingham International two to three days a week (hybrid).
* Limited travel may be required.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
* Alignment of the Company's legal strategy and acting as an ambassador of the business in all interactions, working alongside the wider legal teams within the Glory Group.
* Acting as a legal point of contact for the EMEA Sales and Accounts executive.
* Providing accurate, relevant, and timely advice to the business on a wide range of legal and business matters.
* Providing support and education for the implementation of the Group's contract lifecycle management system to ensure fast, efficient contracting through workflow automation.
* Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations that apply to the business.
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts/agreements relating to customers and third parties as well as support of RFP's and other complex matters.
* Supporting the drafting and implementation of Company policies.
* Taking a key supporting role in governance and compliance activities e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001, ISO9001, and keeping abreast of legislative changes that may affect the Company.
* Supporting the Supplier Management team with onboarding of suppliers e.g. negotiating contracts, providing supporting documentation.
* Supporting work relating to the placement of corporate insurances e.g. Professional Indemnity, working closely with industry professionals to help assess risk and ensure the business is adequately protected.
* Ensuring the Company's trademark portfolio is maintained and liaising with third parties as appropriate.
* Providing first line support to the global HR team on employment matters.
* Producing, updating and maintaining precedent documentation and contract databases.
We want our people to embrace opportunities and to grow with our business. Although this is a general summary of the principle responsibilities of the role and the level of knowledge and skill typically required, you may get involved in other activities and you should therefore not consider this to be an exhaustive list.
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
* Qualified solicitor and admitted to practice law in the United Kingdom.
* 2-4 years + relevant in-house or industry experience.
* Experience reviewing and negotiating Master Agreements, Statements of Work, Change Requests, Professional Services Agreements, SaaS, and Subscription Agreements.
* Previous exposure to multi-jurisdictional and cross-border international contracts is beneficial.
* Proven ability to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic in-house IT environment.
* Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
* Strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
* Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
* Ability to work under pressure to tight timescales with the ability to prioritize accordingly.
* Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and quality.
* Proactive and energetic with a positive attitude.
About GLORY
Global Leaders in Customer Experience Automation
With a culture rooted in innovation, each day Glory's people are transforming our customer's businesses. Our automation solutions empower retailers, restaurants and financial institutions to save time, money, and deliver unrivalled customer experiences. Publicly listed and proudly international, Glory has been a trusted name for over 100 years, and a global leader for more than a decade. That's a reputation we've earned by combining our pioneering software and hardware with our dynamic people. Because alongside our technology, it's our people who are driving our successes.
Why Join Us
Here at Glory, our ambitions are as big as yours. And that's why we are actively looking to recruit the best of the best. Join Glory and you will be part of the force driving our transformative technology and leading-edge innovations. That's because every Glory solution is powered by exceptional people like you. People with experience, skills and dedication. Here, we prioritise the development and well-being of our people. Across vibrant and collaborative workplaces, you'll team up with colleagues across the world to deliver remarkable solutions in more than one-hundred countries. Looking to make a global impact? Join Glory in innovating the future of business transformation.
Glory Values
The Glory Values are our ethos of working together, diversity and innovation: a practical blueprint of how we work together. We live our values wherever we are – with both colleagues and customers. Glory Values help us meet new challenges and exceed expectations. And they help us further our skills and work with trust and respect.
* Customer Delight. We put our customers first.
* Integrity. We do the right thing, always.
* Innovation. We embrace new challenges and share the future.
* Speed. We move fast, that's how we stay ahead.
* Diversity & Respect. We value the strength in our differences.
* Teamwork. We succeed together.