Company Overview
Telespazio UK, part of a dynamic company with over 2500 talented individuals working in the thrilling fields of Space Systems, operations, and Geo-Information. As part of the Leonardo Group, one of the UK's largest Defence, Aerospace, and Security giants.
Job Summary
As the Legal & Contracts (L&C) Officer, you'll work closely with Head of L&C or another designated person to help our company navigate and manage commercial risks through our contracts. You'll provide clear and timely legal guidance and advice to our sales, projects, and functional managers and undertake legal management of upstream and downstream contracts. You'll also ensure we stay compliant with national laws and company policies, keeping an eye out for any changes so we can update our policies and procedures as needed. This role is part-time and reports directly to the Head of L&C, and you'll be joining a small, friendly, and collaborative team. This role is initially for a period of 6 months, with the possibility it may be extended or transitioned to a permanent position.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide legal advice and manage contracts.
* Identify and mitigate contractual risks.
* Ensure adherence to legal requirements and directives.
* Negotiate contracts and resolve disputes.
* Structure and manage collaborations.
* Handle terms for new business proposals.
* Maintain contract records.
* Work with Telespazio colleagues for consistency.
* Attend key business meetings.
* Maintain client and supplier relationships.
Qualifications
* 5+ years in legal contracts management in commercial legal and contracts departments reviewing/drafting of prime contracts, subcontracts, NDAs, framework agreements. Experience in downstream and upstream flow down of contractual terms in medium or/and large projects and experience in drafting / reviewing NDAs is a must.
* Strong relationship builder and communicator with team leadership experience.
* Ability to work independently and manage change effectively.
* Excellent interpersonal, communication, reporting, and presentation skills.
* Proven integrity and ability to handle pressure.
* Ability to earn respect and trust from staff and external stakeholders.
Nice to have
* Experience in space and/or defence industries, export control, IPR, software licensing T&Cs
At Telespazio, the well-being, safety, and development of our people are at the heart of our corporate culture. We actively foster an inclusive, diverse, and stimulating work environment, promoting the principles of equity and the value of diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
In line with Asylum & Immigration Legislation, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the EU, or UK (as applicable). Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process. Furthermore, in view of the nature of the work the company is in, all potential employees will undergo stringent reference and identity checks.
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