Principal Legal Counsel

3 days ago


Hatfield, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Ocado Logistics Full time
About the Role

The Principal Legal Counsel will be a key member of the Ocado Solutions legal team, providing strategic legal advice to support the business's domestic and international transactions. This role requires a strong understanding of commercial and technology law, with a focus on international transactions and partnerships.

Key Responsibilities
  • Partner with the Ocado Solutions business to provide strategic legal advice on domestic and international transactions.
  • Facilitate the development of business strategies, while providing legal and risk management expertise.
  • Support stakeholders across the Solutions business and key collaborators, including at an executive level.
  • Participate in senior leadership and management forums, representing the Associate General Counsel.
  • Manage, coach, and develop junior members of the team to deliver high-quality and commercial advice.
  • Lead and supervise drafting, negotiation, and advice provided in respect of new and existing international Solutions contracts.
  • Oversee all legal input in respect of drafting, negotiation, and providing expert advice on a wide range of domestic and cross-border commercial and other legal work.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 10 years post-qualification as a commercial or technology lawyer.
  • Qualified Solicitor/Barrister specialising in commercial and technology contracts.
  • Experience advising on commercial and technology law internationally, with a desire to expand this expertise.
  • Strong IP and data protection knowledge.
  • Proven experience working with senior management, including executive and board levels, in complex environments.
  • Exceptional domestic and cross-border transactional experience.
  • Outstanding business judgement and client counselling skills.
What We Offer
  • 30 days 'working from anywhere in the world' policy.
  • Wellbeing support through dedicated apps and an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days after 5 years service (plus optional holiday purchase).
  • Pension scheme (various options available including employer contribution matching up to 7%).
  • Generous Private Medical Insurance (within the first month of joining).
  • Income Protection (can be up to 50% of salary for 3 years) and Life Assurance (3 x annual salary).
  • 22 weeks paid maternity leave and 6 weeks paid paternity leave (once relevant service requirements complete).
  • Train Ticket loan (interest-free).
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Free shuttle bus to and from Hatfield Train Station to the Hatfield offices.
  • Free shuttle bus to and from Welwyn Garden City Train Station to the Welwyn Garden City offices.
  • Opportunity to participate in Sharesave and Buy as You Earn share schemes.
  • 15% discount on and free delivery for all employees (within the first month of joining).


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