Legal Counsel

REED Legal are working with our international client in recruiting a Legal Counsel role.

Legal Counsel

Guildford - Hybrid | Monday - Friday | 9am - 5pm

£70,000 - £76,000 plus annual bonus | Excellent benefit package

• Solicitor or Barrister qualified in England and Wales
• 3 years PQE - in house or Legal practice with international law/contract management
• Application of analytical thinking and conflict management skills as well as moderation and presentation techniques
• Supplier management/procurement
• Independent working

Responsible for all commercial and corporate legal matter for the UK and Ireland areas of the business.  A strong focus will be on commercial contracts; Supporting the procurement function in drafting and renegotiating adequate contracts.  The Legal Counsel will accompany the entire procurement process from a legal perspective and advise the purchasing function as well as the specialist departments.  Part of the Group's global Legal and Compliance function and will work with colleagues at various sites.

• Provide legal advice and services on issues concerning the rights, obligations and privileges of the organisation in terms of governance and corporate law
• Represent the organisation to customers, suppliers and government agencies and establish and maintain contact with internal clients and stakeholders
• Drive legal workstream activities in support of strategic intra-company IT related restructuring
• Advising, drawing up and negotiating IT procurement contracts
• Follow up with any changes in law and issue recommendations to ensure compliance in the region
• Raising the level of awareness and understanding in the business of legal issues, risks and mitigation, including contract management
• Assist in developing and maintaining company's policies, procedures and compliance matters in the region