Assistant General Counsel - 1-4 year PQE - Technology

This unique position is all about relationships and providing full legal support to the Company. It is a fantastic opportunity to join and really get involved in a global, expanding business and provide high quality work in a fast-paced IT environment. The role is highly varied, dynamic and works closely with the Board, the Executive team, and global business teams and customers.

Client Details

A leading global technology business.

Description

• Alignment of the Company's legal strategy and acting as an ambassador of the business in all interactions, working alongside the wider legal teams within the Group.
• Acting as the main legal point of contact for the EMEA Sales and Accounts executive.
• Providing accurate, relevant and timely advice to the business on a wide range of legal and business matters.
• Providing support and education for the implementation of the Group's contract lifecycle management system to ensure fast, efficient contracting through workflow automation.
• Ensuring compliance with laws and regulations that apply to the business.

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts/agreements relating to customers and third parties as well as support of RFP's and other complex matters.
• Supporting the drafting and implementation of Company policies.
• Taking a key supporting role in governance and compliance activities e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001, ISO9001, and keeping abreast of legislative changes that may affect the Company.
• Supporting the Supplier Management team with onboarding of suppliers e.g. negotiating contracts, providing supporting documentation.
• Supporting work relating to the placement of corporate insurances e.g. Professional Indemnity, working closely with industry professionals to help assess risk and ensure the business is adequately protected.
• Ensuring the Company's trademark portfolio is maintained and liaising with third parties as appropriate.
• Providing first line support to the Group HRD and the global HR team on employment matters.
• Producing, updating and maintaining precedent documentation and contract databases.

Profile

We'll be looking for you to demonstrate the following values/behaviours/competencies:

* Confident and articulate with an empathetic approach having the ability to establish rapport quickly, build credibility and make a positive impression.

* A willingness to contribute to and get involved with the wider business, leading with strategy and pragmatism, whilst protecting the business.

* The ability to work as part of a wider team in the business, focused on the commercial outcomes required and always thinking about the customer and facilitating a "win win" situation.

* The ability to communicate in a clear, concise and open manner, avoiding legal jargon.

* Excellent communication skills and keen attention to detail.

* Strong licensing experience and an interest in software in general.

Job Offer

* Qualified solicitor and admitted to practice law in the United Kingdom.

* 1-2 years + relevant inhouse or industry experience.

* Experience reviewing and negotiating Master Agreements, Statements of Work, Change Requests, Professional Services Agreements, SaaS and Subscription Agreements.

* Experience working with third parties (distributors, subcontractors etc.) and referral agreements.

* Previous exposure to multi-jurisdictional and cross-border international contracts.

* Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

* Ability to work under pressure to tight timescales with the ability to prioritize accordingly.

* Strong attention to detail, accuracy and quality.

* Proactive and energetic with a positive attitude