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    Head of Legal - Bracknell, United Kingdom - Apex Elite

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    Our client is looking foraHead of Legal whowillprovide comprehensive and professional advice across all theirgroup legal commercial and regulatory compliance matters. They willlead commercial contract negotiation and as part of thisresponsibility they ensure proper administration and accuracy ofall contracts. They will provide a bridge between the legal teamand Senior Leadership.

    This role is based inBracknell Berkshire with hybrid working of 3 days in theoffice.

    KeyDeliverables

    Communication:communicate successfully across all stakeholderskeep Senior Leadership briefed on risks and changes to legal termscommunicate the requirement to other departments mentor anddeveloped all other members of the legalteam.

    Negotiation:negotiating and establishing favourable commercialterms that the Company willaccept.

    Risk mitigation andawareness: ensuring the Company is aware of thescope and likelihood of actual legal risks in agreements/activitiesand is appraised of the actions it can take to reduce theserisks.

    Enforcing contractualterms: ensuring that contractual terms are executedare enforceable and are enforced wherenecessary.

    Visionand Leadership: the jobholder must lead their teamand manage the legal function across allterritories.

    KeyResponsibilities

    Contractsandmanagement

    • BriefSenior Leadership accurately concisely on relevantcontracts/agreements.
    • Draftnegotiate gain approval for and execute favourable commercialagreements that the Company can deliver and rely on whether withcustomers orsuppliers.
    • Fully managecontract management and control processes to ensure managers andcolleagues comply with internal policy and contract/agreementapproval processes.
    • Ensurethe timely renewal and updating of contracts as required whether byend of term legislative changes or changes of businesscircumstances.
    • Ensurecontracts/agreements are appropriately stored and accessible inaccordance with data protectionpolicies.
    • Track monitor andmake relevant teams/internal contacts aware of bespoke contractualcommitments.

    Legaladvice

    • Adviseon legal and commercial risk/mitigation where required includingfor projects concepts andideas.
    • Provide reliable andup to date legal advice on (but not limited to) matters ofintellectual property disputes privacy consumer issues and day today legal queries.
    • Maintainan awareness of international legislation to a sufficient level tobe able to identify business requirements/risks and consult withsuitable legalconsultants.
    • Manage externalcounsel and proactively arrange appropriateagreements/relationships exist so that individual matters can bedealt with promptly andeffectively.

    Otherbusiness documentation andsupport

    • Act assingle point of contact with regulators and police authorities asrequired.
    • Proactivelyidentify areas of improvement within the legal teamsactivities.
    • Introducemonitor and manage effective measures of input/output and qualityof work.
    • Support theBusiness Directors to establish dissolve or merge companies asrequired.
    • Support theCompany Secretary in matters such as Board Minutes/BoardResolutions/stock transfer forms and maintenance of theshareholders registers and other statutory books.
    • Support People team andfinance teams with legal matters asrequired.




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