Juridisch Adviseur Arbeidsrecht

Role: Legal Counsel Location: Manchester – Hybrid

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Working in the in-house legal team for UK as part of the wider global legal function, you will be responsible for providing pragmatic, commercial, legal advice across a range of legal areas as part of a well-respected and dynamic in-house legal function. This role involves drafting, advising on and negotiating commercial contracts and providing competent legal advice on a broad range of matters. Matters include data protection and privacy, disputes, IP, employment or real property. The team is also asked to advise on policy related to cyber security more generally.

The legal counsel will liaise closely with the global legal team to ensure a consistent approach is taken – for example when considering risk, processes and new services.

Building relations with stakeholders and being seen as a trusted advisor.
Working as a “regional expert” on client contracts across the UK region, delivering commercial and pragmatic advice, and from time to time, working on contracts from other regions.
Supporting internal functions (e.g. finance, marketing etc) on any legal matters.
Reviewing and maintaining standard legal documents, processes and templates, collaborating with the relevant teams on any suggested changes and implementing these where necessary.
Implementing new processes and technology for the continuous improvement of the legal team.

The role’s central competency is to be able to provide sound legal advice, which takes account of the business’ risk appetite, to NCC Group.
Some experience of commercial contracts is essential. Experience in other relevant areas of law is advantageous.
Fluency in English is essential; other relevant language skills are advantageous.

Applies commercial understanding and strategic input when providing support.
Stays curious, gaining in-depth knowledge of the NCC Group, its operating model, and commercial pressures.
Awareness and understanding of potential risk factors to the NCC Group, applying knowledge, judgment, and experience to mitigate risk.
Understands, works within and champions legal, regulatory and organisational standards.
Proactively captures and shares knowledge for the use and benefit of the legal function.
As a guide, 4-6 years of post-qualification legal experience with a strong focus on commercial contracts experience, obtained working in a law firm and/or in-house.

We are passionate about helping our customers to protect their brand, value and reputation against the ever-evolving threat landscape. Our values and code of ethics are at the heart of how we operate – we work together, we are brilliantly creative and we embrace difference. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel psychologically, emotionally and physically safe to be authentic, sharing their personal experiences to represent the diversity of the world they live in, and have equal opportunity to achieve their best.

If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles.

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