Chief Legal Advisor

4 days ago

Eastleigh, United Kingdom Kiota Recruitment Full time

About the Role

As Chief Legal Advisor for Kiota Recruitment, you will be responsible for providing expert legal guidance across a diverse range of matters, supporting our organisation's strategic objectives while safeguarding its legal and commercial interests.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver accurate and commercially focused legal advice to colleagues at all levels, including Executive Leadership, on areas such as commercial contracts, framework agreements, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property.
  • Draft, review, and negotiate contracts and legal documents, ensuring the organisation's exposure to risk is minimised while maximising commercial opportunities.
  • Support bids, tenders, and framework agreements, ensuring compliance with the Utilities Contracts Regulations 2016, Public Contracts Regulations 2015, and Procurement Act 2023 (when enacted).
  • Provide legal analysis on complex issues, advising on strategic projects, partnerships, and agreements from a legal perspective.
  • Develop and maintain internal governance policies, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while contributing to the enhancement of business operations.
  • Offer practical guidance on corporate governance matters, including contributing to board meetings and drafting reports for key stakeholders.
  • Collaborate with internal teams and external counsel to manage legal disputes, litigation, and arbitration.
  • Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations, proactively assessing their impact on business operations and ensuring compliance.
  • Act as a trusted advisor, identifying opportunities to add value and provide pragmatic solutions to ad hoc legal queries.

Requirements

To succeed in this role, you will need:

  • A qualified solicitor or barrister qualification in England and Wales.
  • Proven experience in commercial and/or corporate law, ideally at Senior Associate level or equivalent, within a top-tier law firm or in-house environment.
  • Strong knowledge of UK laws and regulations, particularly contracts, corporate governance, and compliance. EU and international law experience would be advantageous but not essential.
  • Experience advising on public sector tendering and frameworks, including UK utilities market agreements, would be beneficial.
  • Demonstrated ability to align legal expertise with business acumen, providing practical, solution-oriented advice.
  • Excellent negotiation and communication skills, capable of presenting complex legal information in an accessible manner.
  • A proactive approach to legal risk assessment, with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Proven ability to manage external counsel and oversee litigation effectively.
  • High attention to detail, with a strategic mindset and the ability to anticipate potential scenarios.
  • Strong time management skills, able to handle tight deadlines and prioritise competing demands effectively.

Salary and Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of £80,000 - £90,000 per annum, plus a car allowance, quarterly and annual bonuses, and other benefits.

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