Who We Are:
EOS IT Solutions is a Global Technology and Logistics company, providing Collaboration and Business IT Support services to some of the world’s largest industry leaders, delivering forward-thinking solutions based on multi-domain architecture. Customer satisfaction and commitment to superior quality of service are our top business priorities, along with investing in and supporting our partners and employees.
We are a true International IT provider and are proud to deliver our services through global simplicity with trusted transparency.
Role Overview:
We are seeking a skilled and proactive In-House Legal Commercial Counsel to join our legal team. This position is pivotal in providing strategic legal support across all commercial operations. The successful candidate will handle 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:
* Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements (e.g., supplier, distributor, vendor, licensing, and partnership agreements).
* Ensure contracts align with company policies, regulatory standards, and risk tolerance.
Legal Advisory:
* Provide practical legal advice to internal stakeholders on business transactions, strategies, and potential risks.
* Stay updated on relevant laws and regulations, ensuring the company’s compliance.
Risk Management:
* Identify potential legal risks in commercial operations and propose mitigation strategies.
* Develop and implement policies to minimise legal and contractual risks.
Compliance:
* Collaborate with compliance and audit teams to ensure adherence to applicable laws, including data protection, competition law, and anti-bribery regulations.
* Support training initiatives to educate staff on legal and compliance matters.
Dispute Resolution:
* Manage pre-litigation disputes and liaise with external counsel, if necessary, for litigation matters.
* Resolve commercial disputes efficiently and effectively.
Collaboration:
* Partner with cross-functional teams such as finance, procurement, marketing, and sales and HR to align legal support with business objectives.
* Act as the primary legal point of contact for commercial initiatives.
Documentation and Record Keeping:
* Maintain and organise legal documentation, including contracts, policies, and templates.
* Standardise contract templates for efficiency and consistency.
Key Requirements:
Qualifications:
* UK Qualified Lawyer.
* 5 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in a corporate or in-house legal role.
Experience:
* Proven experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
* Knowledge of relevant legal and regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, competition law).
* Experience in providing legal advice within a commercial context.
Skills:
* Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Attention to detail and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving legal issues.
Desirable:
* Experience in the Technology solutions business
* Familiarity with international trade laws and cross-border contracts.
Closing Date:
6/01/25
EOS is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We invite you to consider opportunities at EOS regardless of your gender; gender identity; gender reassignment; age; religious or similar philosophical belief; race; national origin; political opinion; sexual orientation; disability; marital or civil partnership status or other non-merit factor.
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