Legal Counsel - Manchester, United Kingdom - Conferma Ltd

Description

Legal Counsel
Company Description

Conferma is a global payment technology company who combine innovation and expertise to push the boundaries of what can be achieved in the world of virtual payments.

We were created in 2005 and were more recently acquired by Sabre, with additional investment from Mastercard.

Over the past decade, the Conferma ecosystem has grown, enabling us to become the worlds largest payments platform for virtual cards.

Weve engineered connectivity to over 50 of the worlds best commercial card partners, over 700 travel management companies and over 150 travel technology partners.

Every day, our team members work together to make it easier for travelers to connect with people and places.

Our teams include passionate people dedicated to providing an environment that encourages partnership, a place where you feel like you belong, and where you are empowered to succeed.

We look forward to having you join our journey and seeing how far we can go, together
Ensuring success by providing legal advice
Conferma is a successful fintech business looking to hire a high-calibre lawyer to join their growing legal function.

Providing commercial legal and data protection advice to the business operations, across all functions, as well as drafting and negotiating contracts, you will be a valued partner, supporting the ongoing commercial success of the organisation.

Requirements

A Legal Counsel at Conferma is responsible for:

In close collaboration with the business, structure, draft, and negotiate contracts that govern the framework of Confermas payments businesses relationships (including, banking, card scheme, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), supply chain contracts, and agency agreements), in addition to supporting the Commercial team in its efforts to onboard new customers/address existing customer relationships.

Draft and negotiate other complex commercial agreements with global accounts, distributors, partners, travel agencies, and suppliers.
Support the business units product development team with product agreements and addendums for new product solutions.

Support and advise on a wide range of legal areas including antitrust, regulatory, intellectual property, litigation, data privacy, and corporate governance.

Must be able to organize and manage outside counsel spend effectively.

You have:
Qualified solicitor (at least 3 years PQE) with commercial legal, contract drafting/negotiation and data protection/privacy experience.
Experience with SaaS agreements and corporate governance matters is highly valued.
Unquestioned integrity and excellent judgment. Ability to make difficult decisions based on company-wide goals and strategies.

Exceptional relationship building skills and strong negotiation skills- ability to work effectively and have meaningful impact working at all levels, as well as across multiple functions around the world.

Ability to inspire confidence and gain and hold the trust of the management team is essential.

You are:

Forward thinking and creative:
strong business acumen, particularly in determining the significance of legal matters and effectively minimising risks.

A team player:
Contributing to team and business objectives.

A problem solver:
Thinks clearly and quickly about issues. Has an eye for detail and identifies critical information within complex scenarios. Uses the relevant information to make the balanced judgment and follows through to action.

Well connected:
Maintains good communication with the team. Understands when to consult or involve others. Remains aware of the bigger picture and identifies what is important. Helps others to resolve problems.

Always learning:
Committed to learning and being challenged within their role. Will always be looking to improve their skills and knowledge.
Benefits at Conferma
At Conferma we understand that our people are what make us great.

We have set out to provide a comprehensive benefits package that includes everything you would expect as well as providing flexibility for you and your family.

Flexible Paid Time Off

33 days paid annual leave (including bank holidays) and the ability to purchase up to 10 more days holiday each year.

Time off for life events and such as moving house or getting married. An additional days leave on or around your birthday.
You and Your Family
Enhanced paid parental leave available for the birth of each child. Single cover private medical scheme with the option to add family members (after probation period). A confidential Employee Assistance program (EAP) available to all 24/7.

Access a range of fantastic rewards (such as Cycle 2Work, Gym Membership, Tech Scheme and discounted shopping and Cinema) via Conferma Rewards.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
We are committed to ensuring equal opportunity for all.

We intend that no job applicant or employee shall receive less favorable treatment, nor be disadvantaged by any conditions or requirements which are irrelevant.

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