In-House Counsel

Procentia; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software and technology company in Bristol is seeking an experienced In-House Counsel. You will draft and negotiate commercial contracts and provide legal advice on various business activities. The ideal candidate is a qualified solicitor with over 5 years of experience in commercial law, particularly within technology. This role offers competitive benefits, including up to 28 days holiday and a pension contribution.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

5% Employer contribution pension

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE with a strong background in commercial law.
• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts.
• Provide strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders.
• Support business in managing legal aspects of technology-related agreements.

Skills

Commercial contract negotiation

Legal risk management

Stakeholder management

Analytical skills

Problem-solving abilities

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

About us

Procentia is an award-winning software and technology company specialising in the Pensions and Bulk Purchase Annuities market. We design intelligent solutions that put administrators and members at the heart of any pension scheme.

Established in 2002, we’re renowned for our web-based pensions administration and management system, IntelliPen. Our platform helps clients meet the demand for self-serve technology and provide meaningful consumer-like experiences expected from online platforms.

Trusted by administrators, employers and trustees, our software is widely regarded as the most comprehensive and feature-rich platform for modern pensions management.

IntelliPen comprises a suite of integrated modular systems that streamline processes from new member registration to online self-serve retirement, and enables collaboration on the same workflows. It delivers up to 90% time and cost efficiencies by automating member retirements, validation, benefit calculations, reporting and pensioner payroll.

With offices in the UK and North America, we support some of the largest pension schemes and plans across the private and public sectors.

We\'ve been named \'Pension Technology Firm of the Year 2024\' at the Pensions Age Awards, and voted ‘No.1 UK Pension Administration Software Provider’ in 2022 and 2023.

Procentia People are a community of passionate specialists dedicated to developing best-in-class software solutions and client service. We’re a vibrant assortment, everyone is welcome here.

We’re proud of our welcoming and open culture, and our Values. They’re not just words on paper – we’re dedicated to living them every day!

The job

The job description: We are seeking a commercially astute and proactive In-House Counsel to join our commercial team in Bristol. This is a pivotal role within the business, providing legal support across a broad range of commercial activities, with a particular emphasis on contract negotiation and management.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Group Commercial Director and cross-functional teams to ensure legal risk is effectively managed while enabling business growth.

What you’ll be doing

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including software licensing agreements, supply of services agreements, data processing agreements and NDAs
• Provide strategic legal advice to internal stakeholders on contractual matters and commercial risk
• Support the business in managing legal aspects of technology-related agreements, including intellectual property matters and data protection compliance
• Assist in the development and implementation of internal policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance
• Liaise with external counsel when required, ensuring cost-effective and targeted legal support
• Monitor legal and regulatory developments relevant to the business and advise accordingly

Key skills and experience

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction)
• 5+ years PQE with a strong background in commercial law
• Proven experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, ideally within a technology-driven environment
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

Let\'s talk about what\'s in it for you

• 25 days holiday (plus public holidays) increasing with length of service up to a maximum of 28 days, with carry over of up to 1 week
• Buying and Selling holiday (up to 1 week)
• Volunteer day
• 5% Employer contribution pension
• Life Assurance
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Health care cash plan
• Tusker – Electric Car Leasing scheme
• And many more..