Legal Advisor (Maternity cover)

Legal Advisor (Maternity cover)

Granta Park, Cambridge

£ Competitive

TWI is one of the world’s leading independent research and technology organisations, with expertise in materials joining and engineering processes. We develop innovative solutions for real industry problems that can have a profound impact on the world and people’s lives.  TWI actively supports diversity and inclusion, and recognises the importance of creating a culture where everyone feels valued for the contribution they make.

We are looking to appoint a Legal Advisor / Legal Counsel for maternity cover for up to 1 year.

Key accountabilities:

•    Conduct legal research in order to provide sound legal advice and guidance to TWI’s management.       
•    To contribute to the business’ objectives through providing first class legal and commercial advice on the contractual relationships underpinning the company’s business. 
•    Review & develop implement effective corporate governance policies for The Welding Institute and its group companies to facilitate effective, entrepreneurial and prudent management that can deliver the long-term success of the company.
•    Provide legal advice and guidance on TWI core products (SCP, Collaborative and JIP) including tailored negotiation of large and/or complex projects.
•    Drafting and negotiating contract and legal agreements to support TWI business with current and new initiatives e.g. NSIRC, PTIPs, Innovation Centres, Joint Ventures.
•    To implement, commercial, legal and contractual strategies for the business which are consistent with the long term interests of the company.      
•    To highlight any legal or governance risks to the TWI Group, and to seek ways to mitigate risk through innovative solutions.    
•    Conducts themselves in line with TWI’s values of teamwork, innovation, taking responsibility, customer focus, adaptability and respect.

Skills:

•    Demonstrated ability to communicate, present and influence credibly and effectively at all levels of the organization
•    Proven ability to negotiate large and/or complex agreements, excellent proof reading skills and high levels of accuracy in drafting documents   
•    Excellent people and business management skills with commercial acumen with strong strategic ability to develop business relationships with customers   
•    Excellent research skills coupled with proficiency in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel & PowerPoint)

Qualifications & Experience:

•    Law degree or 5 years’ experience in a corporate legal, governance or commercial team    
•    Previous experience within a Company Secretarial / Corporate Governance team is an advantage but not essential.

Based at our Headquarters in Cambridge and the offered salary is competitive

Job Profile:        Senior Project Leader or Project Leader, Business Services 
Salary:              Competitive
Contract:           Maternity Cover, up to 1 year 
Hours:               36 hours p/wk.
Ref:                   90/19
Closing Date:    Monday 2, 2018

To find out more about TWI and our corporate culture please visit our website: 
https://www.twi-global.com/ 

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