boxxe

In-house Legal Counsel

boxxe

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Hemel Hempstead • United Kingdom

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About the role

  • Work closely with the Head of Legal to deliver on the Legal Team’s strategic plans.
  • Provide in-house legal support and advice in relation to new and existing/renewing business.
  • Manage the legal risk exposure across all business areas and contract negotiations.
  • Support the bids & tender and sales teams by reviewing tender documents and providing guidance on public framework agreements.
  • Assist with drafting, reviewing, and negotiating standard agreements, including NDAs, vendor contracts, and customer agreements.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide legal support and ensure consistency with company policies.
  • Help identify and manage legal risks in day-to-day business activities.
  • Work with the Head of Legal to enhance legal processes, structures, and policies.
  • Advise on disputes, engage in settlements, and manage litigation proceedings.
  • Maintain accurate legal records, including contracts, policies, and filings.

Requirements

  • UK Qualified lawyer - 2-5 years PQE either with a law firm or in-house. Ideally, you will have a mix of private practice and in-house experience, but you may also be looking for your first in-house role.
  • Experience reviewing, negotiating, creating and managing contracts with customers, partners, resellers, etc, to protect the interest and risk of the Company and to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
  • Proven track record and ability to work in a high-pressure, sales driven environment with prompt and accurate responses to questions and production of work product.
  • Evidence of taking ownership and ability to prioritise and deal with a wide range of business requirements with tight deadlines.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to simplify and effectively communicate legal information.
  • Work with a high level of integrity, autonomy and responsibility.
  • Public sector contract and framework experience would be an advantage but is not essential.
Benefits
  • Sustainability is a core value. We are committed to reducing our environmental impact
  • Encouraging inclusive working environments
  • Trading ethically
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
contract negotiationlegal risk managementdrafting agreementsreviewing contractsnegotiating NDAsvendor contractscustomer agreementslitigation managementcompliance with lawspublic framework agreements
Soft Skills
communication skillsownershipprioritizationability to work under pressureintegrityautonomyresponsibilitycollaborationguidancesimplifying legal information
Certifications
UK Qualified lawyerPQE