Air IT is seeking a qualified and commercially minded Legal Counsel to take ownership of all legal and contractual matters across the Air IT Group. This is a pivotal role in protecting the business from legal risk while enabling commercial success through pragmatic, business-aligned legal advice.
About the Role
As Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for managing and advising on a wide range of legal and contractual matters, supporting teams across the business—particularly Sales, Credit Control, and Procurement. You will play a key role in harmonising contracts, managing risk, and ensuring compliance with current legislation.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead legal negotiations for new customer contracts and manage changes to existing agreements.
* Provide legal advice to the Sales team on customer queries and commercial terms.
* Draft, review, and update standard terms and conditions to ensure legal compliance and business alignment.
* Identify legal risks in customer contracts and propose commercially pragmatic solutions.
* Harmonise customer contracts across the group and novate lower-value clients onto standard terms.
* Advise the Credit Control team on debt recovery matters.
* Deliver contract training and guidance to internal stakeholders.
* Manage the Employee Benefit Trust (EBT).
* Liaise with external legal counsel when required.
What We’re Looking For
* Qualified lawyer with experience in commercial contract law.
* Proficient in Microsoft Word.
* Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
* Experience in the IT or Managed Services sector.
* Familiarity with using AI tools for document drafting.
Why Join Air IT?
At Air IT, you’ll be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation that values innovation, integrity, and impact. You’ll work alongside a passionate team and play a key role in shaping the legal and commercial framework of a fast-growing business.
The Benefits:
Joining our team comes with its perks:
* Hybrid working options for a better work-life balance
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Ongoing learning and development opportunities
* Cycle to work scheme and technology vouchers
* Enhanced family leave
* Celebration day - an additional day off each year to celebrate an occasion important to you
* Salary sacrifice pension
* 2 paid volunteer days - We believe in the power of giving back to our communities and want to actively support employees efforts to make a positive impact
* Company social events and competitions
* Discount and Cashback Scheme
* Group Income Protection
* Life Insurance
* EAP and Virtual GP Service
At Air IT, we're not just an employer – we're a family. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all. Join us in creating an inclusive environment where our work can truly shine!
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