Paralegal/Contracts Manager - United Kingdom - Codestone

Description

For over 25 years, the Codestone Group has consistently pioneered modern ERP, EPM, BI & Analytics, and cloud IT solutions.

Today, it is equity backed by FPE Capital and is recognised as the #1 SAP ERP partner in the UK and EMEA North as well as Platinum CCH Tagetik partner and Gold Microsoft partner.

Codestone is also amongst the Top 50 UK Managed Services Providers, offering 700+ and growing customers 24x7x365 technical, solution, cloud hosting and security services.

We value every member of our team, their diversity, and the contribution that they make.

For one weekend every summer, we leave the wonderful world of technology back at the office, don shorts and flip-flops and occupy a beautiful field in the Dorset countryside.

We enjoy two days of superb live bands, great food, a well-stocked bar, kids' entertainment, festival acts and much more.

The Legal function partners with the business to manage its legal risk whilst also supporting and enabling the business to reach its strategic objectives.

The Paralegal / Contract Manager role is commercially focused and includes the drafting, reviewing and negotiating of a wide range of commercial agreements as well as providing a full suite of legal support to other functional areas of the business.

You will be reporting to the Head of Legal


Location:
This role works in a hybrid way, with occasional travel to Poole, Basingstoke or London offices.

You will be expected to promote a high-quality and cost-effective legal function to the whole business, assisting with all legal matters with the objective of facilitating business growth and mitigating legal and commercial risk in line with the culture and strategy of the business.

Work closely with and be a trusted legal advisor and business partner of internal stakeholders, (including busy sales, accounts, HR, marketing, products and project management teams).

Draft, review, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial and technology agreements, including Master Services Agreements (IT) with related Statements of Work, Sub-Contractor agreements, Confidentiality Agreements, Referral Agreements and Partner Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements, IT and SaaS agreements, general commercial agreements, etc.

Review contractual documents and policies and identify, advise upon and mitigate legal and commercial risks.

Identify and consult internally with key stakeholders on legal risks in connection with the development and / or introduction of new products and / or services.

Assist with the resolution of issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and assisting with pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of legal processes and procedures. · Provide general guidance and training on legal issues affecting the business.
Advise on other ad-hoc legal matters and other administrative tasks that may be required.
3+ years Paralegal / Contract Manager experience.
Commercial experience in the technology sector preferred (in-house experience desirable).
Experience reviewing, negotiating and drafting commercial / technology contracts and other documentation with minimum supervision.
Specialist paralegal qualification, law degree or equivalent.
Good knowledge of contract law and regulations in the IT / commercial industry.
Highly organised with great time management skills and experience of prioritising workloads and working to deadlines.
Personal KPI bonus scheme
25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
Contributory company pension scheme
A volunteering day each year to support your local community
Hybrid working policy
Training, learning & development opportunities (customer specific and general courses)
Casual dress code
Cycle to work scheme
Recruitment and customer bonus referral scheme
Employee wellbeing programme
Life assurance x 3
Healthcare cash plan
Extended maternity and paternity leave
Tax-free childcare

We believe that diversity enriches our work environment, fosters innovation, and drives better outcomes for our customers and communities.

We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualified individuals, regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This commitment to equal opportunities and inclusion is integral to our mission and values, and we are dedicated to upholding it in everything we do.

If you are a person with disabilities and require reasonable adjustments to be made to make your application or to attend interview, please contact Hybrid, Basingstoke, Poole, London, UK, Remote
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