In-House Procurement & Contracts Counsel

Clyde & Co; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clyde & Co in Belfast is seeking an experienced In-House Lawyer to join the Legal & Regulatory Team. You will review, draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, focusing on supplier, technology and procurement contracts to support the firm’s objectives and risk controls.

You will work with Data Protection and Information Security colleagues, advise on regulatory obligations, and contribute to governance, training and policy development to promote best practice across the firm.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister with post-qualification experience.
• Strong track record reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Good knowledge of UK data protection and privacy law (UK GDPR/DPA).
• Commercially minded with ability to balance risk and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements, especially supplier, technology and procurement contracts.
• Identify and mitigate legal, regulatory, operational and commercial risks in contracts.
• Assess supplier relationships for regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Lead or support negotiations with suppliers and review client service agreements when needed.
• Support new technologies and data protection, privacy and information security requirements.
• Conduct supplier due diligence on data protection and regulatory arrangements.
• Collaborate with Data Protection and Information Security teams on project matters.
• Provide legal input to governance committees and internal approvals for new products/services.
• Develop, maintain and promote procurement and risk management policies and guidance.
• Monitor developments and produce practical guidance, templates and training materials.
• Work with risk lawyers and stakeholders to address emerging legal/compliance issues.
• Design and deliver training on legal, procurement and risk topics.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Supplier contracts

Procurement contracts

Technology agreements

Data privacy

Stakeholder management

Project management

Regulatory awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister

Job description

Clyde & Co in Belfast is seeking an experienced In-House Lawyer to join the Legal & Regulatory Team. You will review, draft and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, focusing on supplier, technology and procurement contracts to support the firm’s objectives and risk controls.

You will work with Data Protection and Information Security colleagues, advise on regulatory obligations, and contribute to governance, training and policy development to promote best practice across the firm.