Senior Legal Counsel (3 month FTC+)
- Recruiter
- Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
- Location
- England, Berkshire
- Salary
- £400.00 - £450.00 per day
- Posted
- 14 Jan 2021
- Closes
- 11 Feb 2021
- Ref
- 3918130
- Contact
- Monique Davis
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts, Company / Commercial, Information Technology
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Senior Legal Counsel - Interim
An innovative technology company in Berkshire is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for an initial 3-month Fixed Term Contract. The firm is a world leading communications business with specialities across cloud, AI and interaction analytics and more. Spanning over 50 countries, the company retains a family ethos, always striving for the best.
The Senior Commercial Legal Counsel’s responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive and professional advice across all Group legal, commercial and regulatory compliance matters
- Lead commercial contract negotiation
- Ensure proper administration and accuracy of all contracts
- Draft, negotiate, gain approval for and execute favourable, reliable commercial agreements
- Brief Directors accurately and concisely on relevant contracts/agreements
- Fully manage contract management and control processes to ensure managers and colleagues comply with internal policy and contract/agreement approval processes
- Ensure the timely renewal and updating of contracts as required, whether by end of term, legislative changes or changes of business circumstances
- Ensure contracts/agreements are appropriately stored and accessible, in accordance with data protection policies
- Track, monitor and make relevant teams/internal contacts aware of bespoke contractual commitments
The successful Senior Legal Counsel:
- 5-10 years’ PQE gained in a law firm or a fast-paced, commercial in-house environment
- The right to practice in England and Wales
- Substantial experience of delivering commercial legal advice
- Demonstrable experience of managing and delivering to senior management expectations in complex legal matters
- Demonstrable experience of delivering positive business outcomes.
- Good experience of drafting, negotiating and executing commercial contracts
- Experience as an In-house legal counsel
- Experience working with IP and M & A
- Experience in preparing bid/tender responses
Senior Legal Counsel’s benefits:
- A friendly and collaborative adult working environment albeit virtual for the duration of the contract in light of current Covid-19 restrictions
- Paralegal support
- Potential extension
If you're interested in this Senior Legal Counsel role in Berkshire, apply now.
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