As an In-House Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role in safeguarding our company's interests by providing legal expertise and guidance. Your primary focus will be to gain an in-depth knowledge and understanding of our extensive "framework agreement" and effectively handle client pushback and contract negotiations. This is a senior position, and you'll have the opportunity to work remotely for the majority of your working days.,

Thoroughly understand our company's framework agreement, including its nuances, provisions, and implications.

Provide legal advice to internal teams regarding the framework agreement's interpretation and application.

Handle client pushback and markup related to the framework agreement.

Collaborate with clients, addressing their concerns while ensuring compliance with legal requirements.

Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including IT contracts and software agreements to ensure the company's full legal rights.

Communicate and negotiate with external parties as required.

Ensure the company adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.

Give accurate and timely counsel to internal teams on a variety of legal topics.

Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to internal teams.

Mitigate legal risks associated with client contracts and business operations.

Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.

Conduct your work with integrity and responsibility.

Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation.

Minimum 5 years PQE

Proven experience as a Legal Counsel in a business environment

Excellent knowledge and understanding of contract law, intellectual property, and technology-related legal matters.

Established expertise advising on SaaS (software-as-a-service) contracts

Full comprehension of the influences of the external environment of a business.

Demonstrated ability to create legal defensive or proactive strategies.

High degree of professional ethics and integrity.

Sound judgment and ability to analyse situations and information.

Excellent negotiation, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP) certification (preferred).

25 (FTE) days of annual leave increasing by 1 day each year up to 30 days

Employer pension scheme

Private Health Insurance

Medical Cash Plan

Income Protection

Life Assurance

Gym/fitness benefits

Flexible working

Home workspace equipment allowance

Wellbeing and social events