Senior Legal Counsel - Aviation/Manufacturing
- Recruiter
- Clifton Search
- Location
- Somerset (Hybrid working)
- Salary
- Competitive Salary and Good Benefits
- Posted
- 18 Jul 2022
- Closes
- 15 Aug 2022
- Ref
- GB/CS/4587
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Commercial Litigation, Company / Commercial, Corporate
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Senior Legal Counsel- Global Tech/Engineering
We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel
Our client is a stellar brand in the high-tech space and one of the key players in Defence and Security. sectors..
The UK Legal team provide support across the UK business units and divisions covering a diverse range of products and services from high-energy military lasers, to cyber and physical security solutions, through to the design, manufacture and supply of rotary aircraft for commercial, public utility, security and defence applications.
The UK Legal team currently has a need for an experienced commercial lawyer to support their Engineering division.
This role will be headquartered in the South West within travelling distance to the main offices but we will also consider applications from candidates further afield in the UK.
They operate a custom working model of hybrid working.
Main responsibilities
To join an established team of exceptional in house lawyers working on some of the most interesting and complex projects.
- Lead the provision of legal support to designated engineering programmes, campaigns, and projects;
- Providing commercially focused and pragmatic legal advice and services to internal stakeholders (particularly Commercial and Procurement);
- Reviewing and drafting a broad range of complex, international agreements with a diverse range of customers, partners and suppliers, including collaboration agreements, terms and conditions of sale and IP licences;
- Working collaboratively as a recognised legal expert integrated in a multi-disciplinary team, including liaising with and advising senior management;
- Actively contributing to direct contract negotiations, ensuring robust protection for the company while supporting business winning and retention;
- Supporting tender activities;
- Assess, lead, and manage claims and dispute resolution activities;
- Providing support and guidance on the protection, exploitation and enforcement of the company's intellectual property rights;
- Monitoring and keeping up to date with legislative changes and relevant case law and being responsible for communicating bespoke and practical advice to colleagues both within the Legal team, and to colleagues within the business as applicable;
- Leading and assisting with wider business and ad-hoc legal activities as required;
- May have responsibility for part of the UK Legal Team; and
- Deputising for the UK Chief Lawyer as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the provision of legal support to designated areas of the business, programmes or campaigns;
- Providing commercially focused legal support; and
- Contributing to the function development and strategy.
- English or Scottish Qualified Lawyer;
- Specialist knowledge of contract law, combined with excellent drafting and negotiation skills;
- Experience of dispute management highly desirable;
- Good communication and presentation skills;
- Strong drive to support the business and add value to the services the Legal team deliver;
- Solid relevant experience;
- In-house and relevant industry experience beneficial, but not essential;