Senior Legal Counsel

1 month ago


England London City of London Hertfordshire, UK, United Kingdom LHH Recruitment Solutions Full time

Position: Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial Tech & Procurement)
Location: Remote working with some ad hoc office based work (open to discussion on number of days)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary/Package: Competitive Base Salary (DOE), Car Allowance, Bonus, and Benefits

About the Role:

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join our clients In-House legal team on a predominantly remote working basis, with some travel to the offices required on an ad hoc basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a Senior Solicitor to play a key role in managing and advising on IT/technology and procurement contracts.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Legal Advisory: Provide expert legal advice and support with commercial agreements to include IT, Tech & AI contracts, public sector contracts, including procurement and data protection.
  • Contract Management: Lead the review, negotiation, and drafting of various commercial agreements.
  • Change Management: Running and implementing change management strategies to support response in other areas of the company, driven by change in legislation.
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Work closely with internal and external stakeholders, maintaining strong relationships and effectively managing their expectations.
  • Workload Management: Prioritise and manage a diverse workload, demonstrating the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Candidate Specification:

  • Qualification: UK-qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 6 year's post-qualification experience, ideally with an In-House background.
  • Sector Experience: Ideally from the managed services/outsourcing, IT, technology, or telecommunications sector background.
  • Experience: Either experience within public sector contracts including procurement or have handled bids & tenders in the private sector would be an advantage plus additional exposure within IT & technology contracts and data protection.
  • Skills: Excellent stakeholder management, a proactive approach to workload management, and the ability to work autonomously, as well as within a team.

Benefits:

  • Competitive Salary: A competitive base salary reflective of your experience and expertise.
  • Additional Perks: Car allowance, performance-based bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package.
  • Work-Life Balance: Predominantly remote working with some ad hoc office based work (to be discussed).

How to Apply:

LHH Recruitment Solutions acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

To note, the PQE indicated in this advertisement is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.



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