Senior Legal Counsel

Location
England, Lancashire
Salary
Negotiable
Posted
04 Nov 2021
Closes
02 Dec 2021
Ref
CW/79504*
Contact
Craig Wilson
Job Title
In House Counsel
PQE Level
8-10
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time

Growing technology company seeks experienced Commercial / IT Solicitor to join it's growing in-house legal department. This is a brand new Senior Legal Counsel opportunity at an acquisitive and expanding business.

The company head office is located in North West England however remote/home working is an option. Applications are therefore welcome from those living in the North West and further afield.


Employer:

Our client is an acquisitive and expanding technology company offering a converged platform of IT, Cloud Telecoms services. The business has grown organically and via acquisition, and culturally it is innovative, entrepreneurial and fast paced.

The head office is located in North West England however home/remote working is an option.


Role - Senior Legal Counsel

To support the Legal Director and commercial stakeholders, our client has a need for an experienced Commercial / IT Solicitor to join the company as Senior Legal Counsel.

Sitting as the most senior team member in a relatively flat structure, the Senior Legal Counsel will: deal with complex and high-value negotiations with suppliers and customers; assist with strategic projects; help with the onboarding and amalgamation of post-acquisition companies; work on shaping process, strategy and policy; and help with Legal Director with other ad hoc legal, commercial and project matters as required.


About you:

Applicants applying for the Senior Legal Counsel position are anticipated to have circa 7+ years' PQE, although more will be considered, ideally gained within the commercial and/or technology department of a leading regional, national or international law firm, or equivalent in-house department.

Existing technology experience is preferred and ideal applicants will have existing experience of unified communications, cloud and/or other ICT offerings in a fast-paced sales environment.


Location:

The head office is located in the North West of England however the Legal Director is happy to consider relevant applicants seeking remote/home working. You must however be willing to travel to the North West as and when required for business.


BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.