Legal Counsel & DPO

In this role as a Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for providing legal advice and support to a well-established organisation in the technology sector. You will handle a variety of legal matters related to contracts, compliance, and corporate matters.

Client Details

Our client is a large and reputable leader in supply chain management solutions for the construction industry. With a major presence in Basingstoke the company prides itself on delivering exceptional service and maintaining the highest standards of compliance and ethical conduct.

Description

* Audit all company commercial documents and improve compliance

* Writing legally compliant business letters, documents and reports

* Data Security and GDPR compliance

* Advising management on all commercial contractual issues

* Analysing and implementing necessary actions to counter any contractual risks

* Creating and updating model contracts and other legal documents

* Improving the legal culture by training internal stakeholders in best practice

* Supporting the companies M&A strategy

* Fostering a customer-focused culture and delivering a high quality service for key stakeholders, both internal and external

* Implementing process improvements and best practices

* Undertaking any other tasks as deemed relevant and reasonable by the business including general office duties

Profile

* At least 3 year's experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial contracts

* Robust demonstrable knowledge of legal practices; you will be expected to stay on top of new developments within law, practice, and industry, and can effectively communicate this to the wider business

* The ability to read, analyse and interpret legal documentation and communicate findings to a non-legal audience

* Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal

* Excellent stakeholder management with the ability to naturally build rapport and confidently liaise with colleagues and stakeholders

* A positive hands-on approach, with exceptional organisational skills

* Self-motivation and able to effectively able to prioritise and manage own time

Job Offer

• An attractive salary package within the range of £70,000 - £80,000 per annum.
• A supportive work environment that fosters professional development.
• Hybrid working style of two days in the office in Basingstoke