- Providing accurate and concise legal advice to Procurement and IT teams
- Drafting commercial contracts across all areas of the business (including IT and general procurement), with a particular emphasis on IT contracts
- Advising and negotiating supplier's standard terms, particularly SaaS terms, software maintenance and support agreements, payment services and IT hardware purchase and maintenance contracts
- Attending and supporting Procurement in negotiations with suppliers
- Providing legal advice to the business regarding required contractual terms and compliance with UK GDPR
- Supporting on corporate M&A matters, including drafting and negotiating legal terms
- Undertaking M&A due diligence reviews
- Qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales, or another commonwealth jurisdiction (such as Australia and/or New Zealand, for example)
- Upwards of 4 years' experience in handling a broad range of corporate and commercial matters (specifically those mentioned above)
- A strong Private Practice background, with experience working within a fast-paced In-House Legal Team
- The ability to work to tight deadlines and timeframes
- The ability to prioritise a busy caseload
- A willingness to work as part of a cohesive legal team
In-House Counsel - London, United Kingdom - Jameson Legal
Description
Job Description
In-House Lawyer – Transport Company – 6-9 month Assignment
Our client is a leading transport company. They are looking for a corporate commercial Lawyer to join their in-house legal team for a 6-9 month period. Whilst the assignment is for an initial duration of 6-9 months, there is a chance of further extension or permanency.
Successful individuals will be expected to spend 3-4 days per week in their London office, with the remainder working from home. The assignment is to start ASAP.
The successful individual will be joining a close knit, friendly and collegiate legal team and can expect to be involved in a range of corporate and commercial matters.
Responsibilities will include:
It is likely that successful individuals will be able to demonstrate:
Due to the urgency of the requirement, Lawyers should be available at short notice or immediately.