Overview
A global technology company with offices throughout the UK and US is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team based in London. The role will involve providing support on a variety of matters including drafting, negotiating and advising on product and services agreements, technology solutions procurement via frameworks and public sector contracts. You will report to the Senior Counsel.
Responsibilities
* Engage in all commercial contracting for the business
* Provide support to business leaders and provide practical, business-minded advice in the development of new technology service and solution offerings to customers.
* Coordinate closely with Legal Counsel and Senior Corporate Counsel and colleagues in Canada and the U.S. to negotiate global agreements with customers, partners and suppliers.
* Provide legal counsel on diverse regulatory and compliance matters, including those impacting sales to government entities.
* Keep up to date with legal and regulatory developments affecting the business and provide practical training, communication, and advice to management and co-workers regarding such developments.
* Proactively identify legal trends within the business and initiate practical solutions such as automating and using AI where possible.
The Candidate
* A qualified lawyer with 2-4 years’ PQE experience.
* Experience of commercial transactional legal work ideally within a technology environment.
* Proven ability to work under pressure, manage multiple assignments and priorities and produce high-quality work in a timely manner.
* Experience in drafting, negotiating and advising on TUPE clauses and risk positions would be advantageous
Please note
Please note: Due to the specific sectors we work in, only candidates with valid work experience in a Law Firm, Accountancy Firm, Management Consultancy, Property/Construction Firm, Financial Services Firm or a high profile relevant Association or Agency will be considered. We regret that our clients will not accept applications outside of these areas.
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