Legal counsel - Relocation package available UK

Location
England, Bristol
Salary
£65000 - £75000 per annum
Posted
25 Jan 2023
Closes
23 Feb 2023
Ref
JN -102022-5815728
Job Title
In House Counsel
Category
Legal
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
You will provide legal support in relation to the global supplier relationships and manufacturing operations; helping to maintain effective relationships with our suppliers and manage any associated legal risk.

Client Details

A International business in the technology space

Description

Key responsibilities for the legal counsel will include:
  • Providing expert advice on commercial and contractual issues across the business, helping the business navigate complex legal issues.
  • Drafting, negotiating and advising on the terms of complex commercial contracts with suppliers.
  • Assisting the business to resolve contract disputes with suppliers.
  • Building strong relationships with stakeholders across the business including Procurement and Legal teams.
  • Working as part of a cross-functional team to provide commercial and contractual legal support on important and high-profile, global projects within the business.
  • Helping to deliver relevant legal training programmes.
  • Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of developments in relevant areas of law and contribute to the Legal team's sharing of this knowledge and know-how.
  • Helping to maintain template documents and creating appropriate guidance notes.

Profile

Key requirements for the legal counsel will include:
  • Qualified solicitor with 1-5 year PQE from either a commercial or corporate background.
  • Commercial awareness and enthusiasm for actively contributing to business discussions.
  • Exceptional communication skills and the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.
  • Ability to work autonomously, with limited supervision, in an exciting, fast-paced, and constantly evolving environment
  • Confidence and gravitas to challenge decisions and actions when required.
  • Ability to apply your legal knowledge in a practical and pragmatic way.

Job Offer

  • Performance-related bonus scheme
  • Competitive pension scheme
  • Life assurance and income protection
  • 27 days' holiday (plus public holidays)
  • Free on-site sports centre, gym, hair salon, lifestyle assist (concierge)
  • Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
  • Private medical insurance and dental insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme, digital GP, prescription service, fertility treatment support
  • Relocation package available

Similar jobs

Similar jobs