Commercial Legal Advisor

6 days ago


Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom Nova Group Full time

About the Opportunity

Nova Group is seeking a highly skilled Commercial Legal Advisor to join its Group Legal & Commercial function. As a key member of the team, you will provide legal guidance and support to the Nova Systems International business, focusing on commercial legal matters.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Advice and Support

  1. Manage a variety of operational legal matters, including general commercial, IP licensing, insurances, employment, corporate transactions, and litigation.
  2. Provide cost-effective legal and related commercial support to Nova Systems International's business activities.
  3. Offer commercially orientated legal advice and engagement strategies in respect of project-based activities.
  4. Effectively engage and manage external legal support within approved budgets.

Contracts and Commercial Management

  1. Support Business Unit management with delivery of legal and contractual reviews, including commercial aspects of tendering activity.
  2. Support and, where required, lead contractual negotiations.
  3. Draft contractual documents and support correspondence.
  4. Identify legal and related commercial risks, and support the development of pragmatic mitigation measures.

Policies and Governance

  1. Develop, implement, and govern best practice policies, procedures, and tools to the Nova Group relevant to the Group Legal & Commercial function.
  2. Support the Group's corporate risk compliance function where required.
  3. Liaise with the Finance team and Nova Systems International business management in respect of transactional issues associated with foreign exchange, price variations, escalation, payment arrangements, and guarantees.
  4. Support the management of group insurance coverages.
  5. Promote effective corporate governance.
  6. Support the maintenance of contractual databases and associated corporate records.

Requirements

Essential Skills and Experience

  1. Relevant experience in providing legal advice on complex commercial contracts and a solid grasp of contract law.
  2. Overall broad legal knowledge including IP, commercial law, dispute resolution, corporate law, and privacy.
  3. Ideally, some exposure to Defence, Aerospace, Engineering, or adjacent industries.
  4. A commercial mindset.
  5. Excellent written skills, particularly depicting complex ideas clearly and concisely.
  6. Proven ability to work in a client-centric, deadline-driven environment.
  7. Can act independently, use good judgment, and seek assistance where appropriate.

What We Offer

  • Basic Salary + discretionary bonus
  • Up to 7% contributory pension
  • £1500 Annual Personal and Professional Development Allowance
  • £300 towards Professional Membership Subscriptions
  • Study Leave - 5 days/yr
  • 25 days of Annual Leave per year plus bank holidays
  • Flexible working conditions
  • Vitality (UK) Health Insurance
  • Great discounts at leading retailers
  • Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members
  • An inclusive and supportive culture
  • Reward & Recognition Programme
  • Cycle to Work Scheme

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