Legal Counsel

Chess Limited; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Legal Counsel to join their dynamic Legal Department. This role offers the chance to work remotely while collaborating with business leaders to support sales and ensure compliance with laws and regulations. You will be responsible for drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, providing legal advice, and ensuring that the company's interests are safeguarded. With a focus on personal ownership and collaboration, this position is perfect for a proactive solicitor looking to make a significant impact in a supportive environment. Join a company that values growth and inclusivity, where your contributions will be recognized and rewarded.

Benefits

Enhanced Pay for Maternity/Paternity Leave

Employee Benefits Platform (Perkbox)

Home Office Allowance

Loyalty Point Scheme

Future Fit Benefits Package

20 Days Paid Holiday

Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

Half Day Fridays

Wellbeing Day

Matched Charity Donation

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in commercial contract law.
• Ability to draft and negotiate complex contracts.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and advising on commercial contracts for sales activities.
• Providing compliance support throughout the contract lifecycle.

Skills

Commercial Contract Drafting

Negotiation Skills

Contractual Law Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Time Management

Proactivity

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our Legal Department, providing support to Chess’ Sales and Commercial divisions and collaborating with business leaders across the Chess Group. This role requires a business-minded solicitor who can facilitate sales while safeguarding Chess’ interests and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations, reporting directly to the Head of Legal.

Location: Remote | Business Area: Legal | Salary: Up to £50,000 depending on experience

The Legal Department covers various practice areas, including commercial, corporate, litigation, and regulatory. We emphasise personal ownership of roles and foster a collaborative environment where team members learn from each other's experiences to support individual development.

The Role:

• Drafting, negotiating, and advising on bespoke, commercial contracts, particularly focusing on Enterprise and Public Sector sales activity.
• Offering ad-hoc advisory support on compliance with contract conclusion processes and governance throughout the contract lifecycle.
• Advising and negotiating supplier contracts.
• Drafting standard terms and conditions and contract templates and providing advice in relation to use of the same.

The Candidate:

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in drafting and advising on commercial contracts.
• Proven ability to draft and negotiate complex commercial contracts.
• In-depth knowledge of contractual law.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to find sound commercial solutions to legal and commercial issues.
• Articulate and persuasive communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and a strong understanding of strategic drivers that affect business decisions.
• Ability to work under own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Highly motivated and proactive.

Additional Requirements:

• Experience of supporting sales within a private and public procurement process.
• Experience and knowledge of OFCOM General Conditions.
• Experience and knowledge of Data Protection Law.
• Relevant industry experience or in-house experience.

Chess is one of the UK's leading independent and trusted technology service providers, employing over 360 skilled people across the UK, supporting over 21,000 UK businesses.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion is at the heart of our Chess culture, and we are passionate about our One Team spirit.

We're extremely proud that our people voted us No.1 in 'The 100 Best Companies to Work for' list 2018, and we continue to celebrate more than fourteen years in the top 100.

Our continued focus on growth creates opportunity for everyone to progress their career, to develop knowledge and skills, to gain reward and recognition and to maximise their potential. The growth and success of our people ensures the growth and success of our business.

We believe that “if you’re not growing, we’re not growing”.

Salary details:

Up to £50,000 depending on experience

Benefits include:

• Enhanced Pay: Maternity, Paternity, Adoption Leave and Shared Parental Leave.
• Access to employee benefits, rewards and recognition platform, Perkbox. This gives you access to hundreds of ‘Perks’ with great discounts.
• Hybrid working support - Allowance towards a home desk and chair.
• Loyalty point scheme – allowing you to use your points to increase your benefits each year.
• Access to our Future Fit benefits package – including Mental, Physical and Financial support.
• 20 days paid holiday p.a. increased upon anniversaries, ultimately to 24 days p.a., plus public holidays.
• Buy & Sell Holiday scheme – 2 opportunities per year to buy or sell up to 5 holidays.
• Additional holidays: Half Day Fridays and a Wellbeing Day.
• £100 per year matched charity donation, plus payroll giving options.

Hours:

A standard week is 37½ Monday to Friday

At Chess we offer many flexible working options, and we have both full-time and part-time working hours available. Chess pride themselves on being an inclusive employer, so if you want to find out more about our flexible working arrangements this can be discussed with your application.

Working location:

Remote. Allowing you to enjoy the flexibility of working from home whilst also having the option to work from one of our many local hubs spread throughout the UK. Ad-hoc travel to offices within the group and other locations may be required on occasion.

Is Chess the place for you?

If you are looking for a career that brings exciting challenges and opportunities, then Chess is the place for you.

Please email your CV and covering letter to our Recruitment Department at: [e-mail].

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