The Opportunity
Cpl is working on a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Legal Counsel to join a Global Technology and Logistics company with HQ based in Banbridge.
This is an exceptional opportunity for a skilled and proactive Legal Counsel to join a thriving dynamic team in a newly created role.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in providing strategic legal support across all commercial operations, handling a variety of legal matters, including drafting, negotiating, and reviewing contracts, ensuring regulatory compliance, and mitigating risks while supporting the company’s business objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Contract Management
1. Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (e.g., supplier, distributor, vendor, licensing, and partnership agreements).
2. Ensure contracts align with company policies, regulatory standards, and risk tolerance.
Legal Advisory
1. Provide practical legal advice to internal stakeholders on business transactions, strategies, and potential risks.
2. Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations, ensuring the company’s compliance.
Risk Management
1. Identify potential legal risks in commercial operations and propose mitigation strategies.
2. Develop and implement policies to minimise legal and contractual risks.
Compliance
1. Collaborate with compliance and audit teams to ensure adherence to applicable laws, including data protection, competition law, and anti-bribery regulations.
2. Support training initiatives to educate staff on legal and compliance matters.
Dispute Resolution
1. Manage pre-litigation disputes and liaise with external counsel, if necessary, for litigation matters.
2. Resolve commercial disputes efficiently and effectively.
Collaboration
1. Partner with cross-functional teams such as finance, procurement, marketing, sales, and HR to align legal support with business objectives.
2. Act as the primary legal point of contact for commercial initiatives.
Documentation and Record Keeping
1. Maintain and organise legal documentation, including contracts, policies, and templates.
2. Standardise contract templates for efficiency and consistency.
Key Requirements:
1. UK Qualified Lawyer.
2. 5 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a corporate or in-house legal role.
3. Proven experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
4. Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, competition law).
5. Experience in providing legal advice within a commercial context.
Skills:
1. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
2. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
4. Attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving legal issues.
Desirable:
1. Experience in the Technology solutions business.
2. Familiarity with international trade laws and cross-border contracts.
To be considered, send your CV via the link or contact Emma Braniff at Cpl on 07880199159 for further information!
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