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Commercial Legal Counsel (Fixed Term, Part Time Contract), UK any
London, England, GBPosted Yesterday
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Job Description
Purpose of the Job
We are seeking a business-savvy, recently qualified commercial lawyer who thrives in fast-paced, international and client facing environments. This role sits in the client contract team within HH Global’s Legal Department and requires the provision of legal advice to business colleagues across the EMEA and APAC regions, with a particular focus on the United Kingdom and Europe.
The majority of the work will focus on drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of international commercial agreements. In any given day, you might negotiate client contracts, advise business leaders on the implications of liability and indemnification provisions / other contractual provision, review RFP documents or draft complex framework agreements and ad hoc clauses.
As most of our clients are large international corporations, any previous experience in-house in an international department or setting and robust negotiation experience are highly desirable.
This role can operate remotely within the UK, but you are of course welcome in one of our offices at any time.
The position is for a 6 month period and for 3 days per week - when asked at the point of online application, please state your expected full time equivalent annual salary expectation.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare, review, edit, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial agreements, including master services agreements with large, novation, amendment agreement, local country agreement, IT and SaaS agreements, warehousing agreements, trademark license agreements etc
Help HH Global respond to RFPs by reviewing contractual documents, advising on legal and commercial risks and responding to required contract matrix
Manage external counsel, as necessary
Provide general guidance and training on legal issues affecting HH Global
Ensure that HH Global is aware of relevant legislation affecting HH Global and help the business prepare for future changes
Advise on other ad-hoc legal matters
Actively promote and protect HH Global’s commercial interests
Knowledge, Skills + Experience
Relevant legal qualification(s)
In-house counsel and international experience preferable
Extensive experience negotiating and drafting complex and high value commercial contracts
Excellent technical knowledge and knowledge of English law
Experience working across many jurisdictions and with a diverse group of internal customers
Strong commercial acumen and pragmatism
Highly effective communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills
Demonstrate a keen ability to spot sensitive legal and business concerns, including a strong sense of when to escalate (and not escalate) such matters to internal partners;
Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
Good team player, approachable and personable
Down-to-earth, pragmatic, business-savvy approach
Able to work independently, can juggle priorities and move fast
Comfortable around higher management
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