In-House Legal Counsel

As an In-House Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our company s interests by providing legal expertise and guidance. Your primary focus will be to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of our extensive framework agreement and effectively handle client pushback and contract negotiations. This is a senior position, and you ll have the opportunity to work remotely for the majority of your working days. The Role Thoroughly understand our company s framework agreement, including its nuances, provisions, and implications. Provide legal advice to internal teams regarding the framework agreement s interpretation and application. Handle client pushback and markup related to the framework agreement. Collaborate with clients, addressing their concerns while ensuring compliance with legal requirements. Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including IT contracts and software agreements to ensure the company s full legal rights. Communicate and negotiate with external parties as required. Ensure the company adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Give accurate and timely counsel to internal teams on a variety of legal topics. Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to internal teams. Mitigate legal risks associated with client contracts and business operations. Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues. Conduct your work with integrity and responsibility. Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation. Your Knowledge & Experience Minimum 5 years PQE Proven experience as a Legal Counsel in a business environment Excellent knowledge and understanding of contract law, intellectual property, and technology-related legal matters. Established expertise advising on SaaS (software-as-a-service) contracts Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a business. Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies. High degree of professional ethics and integrity. Sound judgment and ability to analyse situations and information. Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills. Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification (preferred). Company Benefits Offered 25 (FTE) days of annual leave increasing by 1 day each year up to 30 days Employer pension scheme Private Health Insurance Medical Cash Plan Income Protection Life Assurance Gym/fitness benefits Flexible working Home workspace equipment allowance Wellbeing and social events #J-18808-Ljbffr