Head of Commercial Contracts

To provide legal support to the Executive suite and delegated authority within Bell Integration and its international group of companies ("Group") in their dealings with customers and suppliers by ensuring that appropriate contracts are in place reflecting the accepted risk.

• Demonstrates the highest standards of professionalism, integrity and ethical conduct
• Commitment to confidentiality and data protection principles
• Exceptional leadership qualities with the ability to inspire, develop and mentor team members
• Analytical mindset with methodical approach to problem-solving and contract review
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to distil complex legal concepts into clear, concise guidance
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance legal risk against business objectives
• Intellectually curious with a willingness to challenge conventional thinking and drive innovation
• Accomplished negotiator with the ability to influence at all levels of an organisation
• Patient, polite, supportive, tolerant and understanding
• Resilient, solution-focused attitude with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges
• Collaborative team player who builds strong relationships across organisational boundaries

Responsibilities

• The main point of contact within the Group for our commercial contractual relationships.
• Support the AGC with related contracts e.g. insurance.
• Support other legal areas e.g. corporate, property, IPR and disputes as and when required and to take the lead in certain matters as and when requested by AGC or Group Company Secretary.
• Monitor and supervise workload of the Legal supply chain team.
• Monitor and supervise contract administration.
• Initiate and manage legal research on current and upcoming supply chain legal developments.
• Maintain precedent templates across the Group's jurisdictions and other suitable commercial legal documents and policies.
• Engage, instruct and monitor external counsel to an agreed budget where workload, experience or expertise require especially in non-UK jurisdictions.
• Assist AGC in handling pre-litigation disputes, coordinate with external counsel on litigation matters, and develop strategies for resolution.
• Ensure compliance with Bell's data protection and information security policies.
• Be aware at all times of diversity and inclusion and acting in line with Bell's core values.
• Foster and promote continuous improvement in systems and processes.
• Use the resources available to you (e.g. Practical Law, MBL & law firm publications) to seek to keep up to date with developments in the law in the areas where the Group operate. At a worldwide level that amounts to a general awareness and at UK level a deeper understanding.
• Look to improve skills using training resources available to you e.g. Udemy
• Consider stakeholders in the matters in which you are involved and seek to engage with them to ensure
• o Effective communication of risks
• o Appropriate approvals for identified risks
• o Signatories are aware of the risks and the approvals
• Be an active participant in improving the business of the trading Group.
• Seek to ensure accurate, complete, accessible and secure records of our commercial obligations are maintained
• This role profile is not designed to be a comprehensive listing of all activities, responsibilities and tasks associated with the role, therefore these may change from time to time .

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• A legal qualification post University e.g. LPC
• The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor in England and Wales with minimum 3+ years PQE
• Minimum 5 years' experience in a senior or managerial supply chain/commercial contracts role within the technology sector or systems integration environment
• Demonstrable experience in leading and developing high-performing teams, with strong people management capabilities
• Extensive experience in successfully negotiating and managing high-value, complex commercial contracts including outsourcing agreements, strategic partnerships, and framework arrangements within the technology sector
• Significant experience working within a legal function whilst effectively collaborating with Sales, Procurement, Compliance and other business stakeholders to drive commercial outcomes
• Experience in risk management and compliance within a technology sector environment would be advantageous