Legal Consultant – Commercial Contracts Job at Axiom Law (Hong Kong)

Commercial Paralegal

A global provider of alternative legal services, based in London, is seeking a s...

Location

United Kingdom , London

Salary:

30000.00 - 45000.00 GBP / Year

Brandon James

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

A minimum of 2 years’ experience within a commercial legal setting, ideally including in-house exposure (directly or via secondment)
Solid academic credentials and legal training
Demonstrated experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation
A strong grasp of business operations and commercial risk
Right to work in the UK is essential

Job Responsibility

Draft, negotiate, and review a range of complex commercial agreements
Support high-profile clients on a project basis
Offer commercial legal expertise in areas including SaaS, consulting, licensing, software, and content agreements
Advise internal stakeholders and align legal guidance with business objectives
Handle multiple commercial contract types simultaneously
Support fast-moving sales and operational teams

What we offer

Hybrid/remote working options (client requirements permitting)
A highly competitive benefits package including medical and dental cover
Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities
Opportunity to join a globally recognised legal services provider

Fulltime

Contracts Associate Lawyer

The Associate Lawyer – Contracts will review, draft and negotiate commercial con...

Location

United States , Wayzata

Salary:

110000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Year

Cargill

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in the US
Minimum 5 years experience in commercial contracts, especially in the areas of procurement, capital expenditures and construction agreements
Proficient with MS Office Suite (MS Teams, Outlook. Word, Excel, Power Point)
Proven solid verbal and written communications skills
Knowledge and experience in common law legal principles and contracts

Job Responsibility

Collaborate with members of the law team and clients to structure and execute commercial transactions.
Draft, review and negotiate legal documents including a wide variety of commercial contracts such as agreements relating to procurement (goods and services), distribution, external manufacturing, capital expenditure, construction, information technology, intellectual property, consulting, sales, licenses and other legal agreements ensuring alignment with business objectives and legal compliance.
Communicate, collaborate and strategize with clients, outside counsel, third parties and lawyers and paralegals within the organization.
Develop, manage and leverage systems for workflow management, tracking and communicating the status of legal matters.
Provide leadership and support in one or more contract categories, including template, playbook and quality control oversight.
Provide leadership and support on special projects as appropriate.
Pursue professional development in support of the global contracts group, law and company priorities.
Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff.
Strong risk assessment and issue-spotting skills
ability to design practical, business-aligned solutions

What we offer

discretionary incentive award

Fulltime

Legal Operations Manager

The Senior Corporate Paralegal and Legal Operations Manager will work closely wi...

Location

United States , Englewood

Salary:

Not provided

Robert Half

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree, with a paralegal certification preferred
7 plus years of proven experience in legal operations, contract administration, corporate governance, or similar fields
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work independently and in a team, in a fast-paced environment, while prioritizing competing projects
Proficiency with legal document management systems, Lexis/Westlaw and Microsoft Office Suite
Proficiency in Calendar Management and Client Relations
Excellent Communication skills, both verbal and written
Experience in Corporate Paralegal roles
Familiarity with all aspects of Corporate Law, including Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Due Diligence, Corporate & Commercial, Corporate Audit, Corporate Entities, and Corporate Development
Deep understanding of Corporate Governance and Corporate Legal practices

Job Responsibility

Work closely with the General Counsel to address corporate governance matters, including maintaining Board minutes and stock records
Legal entity management, including company formations, foreign qualifications, and annual filings
Assist with creating and maintaining company-wide policies and templates of routine documents and agreements, and assist with corresponding training initiatives
Review and comment on contracts, including master services agreements, consulting agreements, work orders, contract amendments, non-disclosure agreements, and vendor contracts
Manage tracking of key contracts and related terms, including non-standard contract provisions for easy access
Oversee contract lifecycle management system, developing, populating, and managing the legal contract database
Perform due diligence for M&A transactions with team of functional leaders
Manage claims process and litigation tracking, including related document management
Maintain company permits, including general contractor and environmental permits
Assist with researching legal topics on an as-needed basis, including employment matters.

What we offer

Competitive pay
Bonus
Excellent benefits
Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
401(k) plan enrollment.

Fulltime