Senior Legal Counsel at IRESS FS Limited in Cheltenham, PA
Role Purpose As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be responsible for supporting the UK based Legal Team on a range of legal activities in the EMEA regions in which the business operates. These activities will include supporting the management team in achieving its corporate goals, whilst ensuring that the business operates in accordance with relevant laws, and that contractual and commercial risk is minimised. You will work closely with the sales and account management teams in negotiating contracts with clients, and with central business units in negotiating agreements with suppliers whilst providing practical and commercial advice and support. Accountabilities & Deliverables Providing highly effective and timely legal advice to business managers in relation to general commercial contracts Identifying and managing legal risks in the context of the overall commercial plans of the business Drafting, negotiating, amending and reviewing a wide range of legal documents including master services agreements and service orders, software licenses, support and maintenance agreements, consultancy and confidentiality agreements Providing assistance with M&A transactions and general corporate matters when required Advising on data protection issues and privacy issues Fully visible and accessible within the business working closely with sales, contract teams and clients as required Representing the business in meetings with existing and potential clients to protect Iress' reputation and contractual relationships Providing a balanced and robust commercial approach to negotiations Mitigation of litigation and disputes that arise Providing high quality precedents for internal use, and inputting on internal processes from a legal and corporate governance perspective Encouraging the adoption of a strong and positive compliance culture Assisting with the drafting and implementation of legal policies and procedures Leading on legal projects and specific areas of expertise Core Skills, Knowledge and Attributes Commercial experience as a lawyer of 6
years PQE, ideally with some in-house experience Experience/ exposure in drafting IT/ technology contracts, as well as data protection experience will be highly regarded Thorough knowledge of contracts and commercial law principles and practices Pro-active approach to providing solutions to risks of a commercial or legal nature Displaying confidence and composure when in difficult negotiations Ability to balance and prioritise own workload and deliver to deadline Displaying a team ethos but with ability to work without supervision when required Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical and critical thinking skills A proactive, professional and flexible approach to work A persuasive advocate who is not afraid to convey difficult messages to the business in order to identify practical solutions Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders
Salary Range:
$150K -- $200K
Minimum Qualification
Legal & RegulatoryEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
years PQE, ideally with some in-house experience Experience/ exposure in drafting IT/ technology contracts, as well as data protection experience will be highly regarded Thorough knowledge of contracts and commercial law principles and practices Pro-active approach to providing solutions to risks of a commercial or legal nature Displaying confidence and composure when in difficult negotiations Ability to balance and prioritise own workload and deliver to deadline Displaying a team ethos but with ability to work without supervision when required Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical and critical thinking skills A proactive, professional and flexible approach to work A persuasive advocate who is not afraid to convey difficult messages to the business in order to identify practical solutions Strong interpersonal skills with ability to build strong working relationships with key stakeholders
Salary Range:
$150K -- $200K
Minimum Qualification
Legal & RegulatoryEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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