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Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel/Contracts Manager, who will report to the Head of Legal and be based in Alderley Edge, Cheshire. The legal team at NEC Software Solutions is responsible for ensuring the integrity of, and maximising the potential of, commercial contracts for the supply of a variety of services and solutions, both to and by the company and its group.
The core functions of the department are: bid management, new customer contracts, governance and compliance, supplier and third‑party agreements, risk assessment and mitigation, post‑signature contract and dispute management, legal and commercial education, training and awareness.
NEC is an equal opportunities employer with a straightforward all‑embracing policy of treating all employees, workers and applicants equally. The legal team is very pro‑active and respected as an integral part of the business process, embedded as a core function. The business culture is professional without being overly formal.
Role includes:
* Preparing and presenting legal advice and drafting discussion points for negotiating a variety of commercial contracts with customers, suppliers, software licensing, cloud hosting & SaaS contracts, supply agreements, outsourcing deals and consultancy arrangements.
* Reviewing bids, reporting on legal and commercial risk, and recommending mitigation strategies within the corporate governance framework while balancing business needs.
* Advising and undertaking risk analysis for existing and new contracts.
* Drafting and negotiating contracts, including variations.
* Managing contract documentation.
* Reviewing and updating legal and operational templates and providing training across business units.
* Handling day‑to‑day legal and commercial enquiries from the business.
* Gathering and reviewing documentation for disputes, preparing documents for disputes and litigation.
* Preparing clear and concise legal advice on matters affecting the business and engaging stakeholders at all levels.
* Liaising with external counsel and insurance brokers to ensure disputes are handled without prejudice to the insurance position.
* Engaging with sales/project management teams to ensure compliance with business processes and procedures.
Qualifications
NEC is seeking candidates that can demonstrate the following:
* A sound understanding of commercial contracts and core contractual principles, including limitation/exclusion of liability and liquidated damages.
* Commercial acumen.
* Ability to draft legal provisions clearly and precisely to a high standard, paying attention to detail.
* Articulate and confident communication with a wide range of stakeholders, a trusted advisor capable of saying no without offence.
* Ability to work autonomously, assimilate large amounts of information quickly and make appropriate decisions.
* Good team player, comfortable with experience in a fast‑paced environment.
* Experience supervising and mentoring junior team members is advantageous, though not essential.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure, manage multiple workstreams and balance priorities.
* Flexibility to meet business demands, including working outside core hours.
* Influence, initiative, persuasion, adaptability to change – key soft skills for this role.
The applicant will:
* Ideally have attained a legal qualification (law degree, SQE, qualified solicitor or legal executive) and/or 2+ years’ contract experience with a demonstrable track record of delivering pre‑ and post‑contract activity.
* Have experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, preferably with a technology, software and/or IPR bias.
* Ability to identify and analyse key commercial risks such as KPIs, SLAs, contractual dependencies and milestones.
* Ideally have experience with public sector contracts and procurement.
* Demonstrate effective communication and people skills.
* Have a proven track record of successfully working within a team.
* Maintain high professional standards.
* Be motivated and keen to learn and develop.
* Have strong IT office skills.
Additional Information
We pride ourselves on offering an excellent benefits package, including an above‑average pension scheme. On joining NEC Software Solutions you will receive:
* Private Medical Cover funded by NEC for employees (option to add family members at an additional cost).
* 25 days paid holiday with the option to buy/sell (FTE).
* 4× basic salary life assurance cover funded by NEC (option to increase cover at an additional cost).
* A Group Pension Plan with employer contributions up to 8.5%.
* Flexible benefits tailored to individual needs.
* Free access to LinkedIn Learning (15,000+ courses).
Other Information
* Candidates must demonstrate pre‑existing right to work and travel within the UK (documentary evidence required).
* All offers are subject to satisfactory vetting, references and occupational health checks.
* Depending on the role, a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check may also be required.
Equal Opportunity Statement
NEC Software Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all communities. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs during the recruitment or interview process, please let us know. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accommodating experience for all candidates.
Who We Are
We’re NEC Software Solutions, part of the global tech giant NEC Corporation. While you read this ad, our software helps dispatch ambulances, support families, keep trains moving, locate missing people and even test the hearing of newborn babies.
Working with us, you’ll help our 3,000+ employees push the boundaries of what’s possible and support amazing public services. We work with governments, hospitals, police forces, housing providers, local authorities and more. We help them pay financial support faster, speed up treatments for patients and respond to emergencies effectively.
We’d love your help. And we’ll support you all the way.
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