Senior Legal Counsel

Michael Page (UK); Reading; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business services provider in Reading is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for an interim position of 3-6 months. The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, reviewing sales and procurement agreements, and providing legal advice to stakeholders. Candidates must be qualified legal professionals with strong contract skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities onsite.

Benefits

Parking available

Qualifications

• Qualified legal professional with relevant accreditation to practise in the UK.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Review contracts for both sales and procurement agreements.
• Support with IP related matters.

Skills

Strong contract drafting skills

Negotiation skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Proactive legal risk management

Education

Qualified legal professional with relevant UK accreditation

Job description

• Interim Role
• Working on a wide range of commercial contracts

About Our Client

This role is with a well-established business services provider who work with customers in the UK and overseas.

Job Description

The Senior Legal Counsel position will hold the following responsibilities:

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts
• Review contracts for both sales and procurement agreements
• Draft and review technology agreements, software licences, NDAs etc
• Support with IP related matters
• Uphold legal and compliance best practices
• Providing advice to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders
• Ensure that legal and compliance updates are communicated to the business

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate for the Senior Legal Counsel position should be:

• A qualified legal professional with relevant accreditation to practise in the UK
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to tight deadlines
• A proactive approach to identifying and mitigating legal risks

What's on Offer

• This is an Interim position for 3-6 months
• This position requires the candidate to be based onsite
• Parking is available