Legal Counsel, UK

LEGAL COUNSEL - UK
FULLY REMOTE
£100,000 - £110,000
PERMANENT ROLE

Role Overview:

Morgan Philips Specialist Recruitment are presently representing a world leader in the provision of software and AI services in the field of clinical research. Our client are looking for a qualified Solicitor to take the lead on commercial legal matters for their UK business.

You will be part of a legal team with teammates in the US and Belgium and report to the VP of Legal and Compliance based in Belgium.

Key Accountabilities:

• Draft, negotiate, review and process complex agreements including SaaS, software licensing, and professional services agreements with customers and suppliers worldwide;
• Provide advice and contract interpretation on nonstandard legal, financial, and business issues raised in contract documents;
• Be involved with the entire contract life cycle, including dealing with preparation and sending of template documents, negotiation and finalization; and internal distribution;
• Assist with template review activities to ensure standard documents are up to date with current legislation across global jurisdictions;
• Support the development a Legal Operations program through efficient process improvement and implement tools for the legal department to manage operations and reduce costs;
• Stay up-to-date with legal developments and regulatory changes impacting the organization, and proactively update company policies and contracts accordingly;
• Support the general legal matters of the company linked to the daily business and coordinate with the HR, Procurement and other teams based as needed.

About You:

• A UK qualified Solicitor with roughly 5 years of post-qualification experience
• Experience negotiating complex business transactions in technology contract law including SaaS licensing;
• Experience working in cross-cultural, cross-border and multi-jurisdictional environments;
• Previous in-house experience would be desired but not essential.
• Knowledge of Data protection, Software Licenses, AI / ML, or Clinical Trials is a considerable advantage but again not essential
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects with complex and demanding deadlines;

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Morgan Philips Group is a global talent solutions business that disrupts conventional thinking in executive search, recruitment and talent consulting. We operate in over 18 markets in Europe, North & South America, Asia, and the Middle East & Africa. We understand that the future is digital and social, so we embrace the latest technology, including video ads and CVs, as well as social recruiting. Our innovative services are tailored to the new world of work yet we do not lose sight of the fact that employees be they existing and potential are ultimately human beings.

We are committed to ensuring that all job applicants are treated equally, without discrimination because of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.