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In-House Counsel

Dun & Bradstreet Europe

Greater London

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an In-House Counsel to join their dynamic legal team. This role offers the chance to provide strategic legal guidance across the UK and Ireland, focusing on commercial deal structuring and contract negotiation. You'll collaborate with various business units and support international ventures, ensuring compliance and managing legal risks. The ideal candidate will be an English-qualified solicitor with a strong background in contract law and excellent communication skills. Join a supportive environment that fosters professional growth and encourages diverse ideas.

Benefits

Collaborative Environment

Continuous Learning Opportunities

Career Development

Flexible Working Hours

Health Insurance

Employee Discounts

Wellness Programs

Qualifications

Hands-on experience negotiating contracts with customers and suppliers.
Comprehensive knowledge of contract law and commercial contracting concepts.
Proven ability to advise and influence internal partners at all levels.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic legal guidance on commercial deals and contracts.
Support cross-jurisdictional deal structuring and negotiation.
Advise on data purchasing and quality management.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Legal Drafting

Intellectual Property Law

Commercial Contracting

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

English-qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Post-qualification Experience

Strong Academic Background

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Dun & Bradstreet unlocks the power of data through analytics, creating a better tomorrow. Each day, we are finding new ways to strengthen our award-winning culture and accelerate creativity, innovation and growth. Our 6,000+ global team members are passionate about what we do. We are dedicated to helping clients turn uncertainty into confidence, risk into opportunity and potential into prosperity. Bold and diverse thinkers are always welcome. Come join us!

About the role

In-House Counsel (Hybrid/3 days a week in Paddington)

Are you ready to take your legal career to the next level? Join our dynamic and close-knit team of in-house solicitors at Dun & Bradstreet, where you'll provide strategic and commercial legal guidance to our businesses across the United Kingdom & Ireland (UKI).

Why Join Us?

Collaborative Environment: Work alongside a supportive team of legal professionals who are passionate about what they do.

Strategic Impact: Play a key role in shaping the legal landscape for our UKI business.

Professional Growth: Benefit from continuous learning opportunities and career development within a global organization.

What you’ll do:

Exciting Partnership Opportunities with D&B!

Join forces with D&B’s UKI Sales teams to drive commercial deals to successful conclusions. You'll be at the forefront, advising on commercial deal structuring, negotiating, and drafting contracts with D&B’s customers, often collaborating with procurement professionals and attorneys. Additionally, you'll work closely with other D&B business units in the UKI to negotiate and document contracts with licensors, distribution partners, and suppliers.

International Ventures Await!

Provide invaluable advice and support to our European business, assisting in the structuring, negotiation, and project management of cross-jurisdictional deals. Your expertise will be crucial in offering business-focused advice on deal execution, commercial deal structuring, and negotiating/drafting European contracts.

Offer general advice and support to our procurement function, including preparing standard form templates for vendors and negotiating/drafting vendor agreements as needed.

Data and Customer Support

Support the UKI Customer and Data teams with data purchasing, data quality management, and complaints handling. This includes contract negotiation and drafting, as well as providing advice and management for complaints and litigation.

Financial and Operational Guidance

Advise the UKI Finance, Revenue, and Provisioning functions on processes, documentation, and revenue recognition issues. Collaborate with internal teams (product management, product development, marketing, vendor management, data & operations, pricing, finance) to support business initiatives affecting contract management and compliance.

Innovative Leadership

Lead initiatives to enhance and improve D&B’s standard contract forms and processes, creating new standard contract forms. Support cross-functional strategic initiatives related to ongoing commercial relationships, including new product introductions, data innovation, technology improvements, and commercial arrangements with global customers and alliance partners.

Collaborative Legal Support

Work with colleagues in the in-house Global Legal Team and local outside counsel for specialized and localized support as needed (e.g., complaints handling/litigation, M&A, tax, etc.). Keep the business informed of legal and regulatory developments to ensure leadership teams can react accordingly and coordinate actions.

Who you are:

Qualified Legal Professional: An English-qualified solicitor or barrister with hands-on experience negotiating a variety of contracts directly with customers, suppliers, and other parties. Previous experience at a recognized law firm and/or within an in-house environment is essential.
Experienced Practitioners: Solicitors and barristers should have around 2 years of post-qualification experience.
Academic Excellence: Strong academic background and training, including expertise in legal drafting and relationship management.
Legal Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of contract law, intellectual property licensing, and commercial contracting concepts.
Influential Advisor: Proven ability to advise and influence internal partners at all levels.
Sales Support Experience: Previous experience supporting a sales function/organization is a plus.
Skillful Communicator: Strong organizational, analytical, oral, and written communication skills. Problem-solving abilities, intellectual curiosity, a positive attitude, and high integrity are crucial.
Team Player: Ability to work both independently and as part of a global team.
Tech-Savvy: Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, Teams, PowerPoint, etc.

Why Join Us?

At Dun & Bradstreet, we’re more than just data and analytics. We’re building a workplace where diverse ideas flourish, personal development is prioritized, and every team member is empowered to make a difference.

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