Legal Adviser

Computacenter AG & Co. oHG; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Computacenter UK is expanding its in-house Legal team with the appointment of a Legal Adviser based in Hatfield. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing in-house function that enables strategic growth, supports complex customer and supplier relationships and helps the business deliver outstanding customer outcomes.

As we win new opportunities, we are seeking commercially minded lawyers who provide practical legal advice, draft and negotiate agreements, and contribute to

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in the UK with four years PQE or equivalent.
• Experience in public sector and defence would be advantageous.
• Experience drafting, reviewing or negotiating commercial agreements; exposure to technology, outsourcing or complex services contracts would be advantageous.
• Sound commercial awareness and ability to understand legal/compliance issues in a wider business context.
• Clear drafting, communication and negotiation skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and deliver high-quality work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative, proactive and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage a varied portfolio of commercial matters and advise on risk.
• Draft, review and negotiate customer and supplier agreements.
• Support bids and opportunities by advising on contracts and risk allocation.
• Develop relationships with colleagues across sales, commercial and operations.
• Identify legal issues and escalate significant matters as needed.
• Maintain and develop legal standards, policies, playbooks and training materials.
• Support business projects and deliver work to agreed deadlines.
• Share knowledge and contribute to continuous improvement within the Legal team.

Skills

UK solicitor qualification

Public sector / defence experience

Drafting and negotiating commercial |

Education

Solicitor qualification (UK)

Job description

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Location: GBR - CC Hatfield Adm, GBR - CC Blackfr. CC | Job-ID: 220253 | Contract type: Standard | Business Unit: Legal

Life on the team

Our UK business continues to grow, and we are expanding our Legal team with the appointment of a Legal Adviser. This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing in-house function that enables strategic growth, supports complex customer and supplier relationships and helps the business deliver outstanding customer outcomes.

As we win new opportunities and broaden our customer engagements, we are strengthening our legal and contract management capability. We are looking for commercially minded lawyers who enjoy a fast-paced, customer-focused sales environment, exercise sound judgement and take a proactive, practical approach to legal advice.

Experience in financial services, the public sector, defence or AI and hyperscale business areas would be particularly valuable. In return, you will have the opportunity to develop your career within a collaborative and highly regarded team during a period of significant expansion.

What you’ll do

You will manage a varied portfolio of commercial matters, work closely with business colleagues and build your expertise through increasingly complex customer, supplier and legal work. Tasks will include;-

• Provide practical, commercially focused legal advice that supports business objectives while helping to identify and manage legal and commercial risk.
• Draft, review and negotiate a range of customer and supplier agreements
• Support bids and commercial opportunities by advising on contractual frameworks, deal structure and risk allocation.
• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues across sales, commercial, operations and other business functions.
• Identify and assess legal issues, resolve matters within your remit and escal​ate significant or complex issues appropriately.
• Help maintain and develop legal standards, policies, playbooks and training materials.
• Support business-focused projects and deliver assigned work to agreed deadlines.
• Share knowledge, apply best practice and contribute to continuous improvement across the Legal team and wider business.
• Represent Computacenter and its values in your work with colleagues, customers and suppliers.

What you’ll bring

• Qualification as a solicitor in the UK, with four years PQE or equivalent experience gained in a commercial legal environment.
• Experience in public sector and defence would be advantageous
• Experience of drafting, reviewing or negotiating commercial agreements; exposure to technology, outsourcing or complex services contracts would be advantageous.
• Sound commercial awareness and the ability to understand legal and compliance issues in their wider business context.
• Clear drafting, communication and negotiation skills, supported by close attention to detail.
• The ability to organise competing priorities and deliver accurate, high-quality work to agreed deadlines.
• Confidence in working with stakeholders and explaining legal issues in clear, practical terms.
• A collaborative, proactive and helpful approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A calm, adaptable and professional approach in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

About us

We are a leading independent technology and services provider, trusted by large corporate and public sector organisations. We are a responsible business that believes in winning together for our people and our planet. We help our customers to source, transform and manage their technology infrastructure to deliver digital transformation, enabling people and their business.

We’re a place where you can belong

With over 21,000 people across 22 countries, we are proud of our inclusive culture - where everyone can thrive, feel valued, and truly belong.

You’ll see this reflected in our recruitment process too. We aim to provide fair access to opportunities and an inclusive, barrier‑free experience. All that matters to us is that you share our vision and values, and bring the skills and experience we need.

As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we offer a guaranteed interview scheme. If you opt in and meet the minimum criteria for the role, you’ll be guaranteed an interview, and we’re happy to support any reasonable adjustments. Please let us know when you apply.