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Quadient's new strategy, “Back to Growth”, has been launched in January 2019. It aims at allowing us to expand and grow while accelerating our transformation by 2022. In such a context, the Legal department, as a part of the global Transformation department, is growing to support the Company strategy and new organization. UKI is a part one of the 4 main geographical regions of Quadient and covers United Kingdom and Ireland. The operations team is organized around three main Business Lines: Mail: Mailing Related Solutions, Digital: Intelligent Communication Automation and Lockers: Parcel Locker Solutions. Reporting to the Team Lead, Legal Director for all Regional Counsel globally (Team Lead), the (Senior) Legal Counsel will be primarily responsible for the first level of legal support for the UKI , support the Team Lead as needed on other matters and work collaboratively with the broader legal team on legal projects.
Job Responsibility:
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements for the different business lines and business models (e.g. Software Licensing, SaaS, Managed Services, Hardware sale/ leasing, etc.), including complex high-value software license agreements, leasing agreements, services agreements, reseller and partnership agreements, subcontracting agreements, non-disclosure agreements
Providing general commercial legal support to the Sales team
Legal monitoring and internal trainings towards commercial and operational teams
Contributing to implement and develop company policies and procedures in the sales space at a regional level, and advising internal clients on a broad array of issues and risks to ensure compliance with company policies and the law
Providing legal support to HR, Finance or other departments
Requirements:
UK qualified with demonstrable experience of contract law
Good knowledge of Intellectual property law
A good understanding of Financial Conduct Authority compliance or litigation experience
Extensive experience with internationally operating IT company as an in-house counsel
Excellent drafting and negotiating skills
Autonomous, dynamic with entrepreneurial spirit
Proactive and self-confident mindset
Resilient and calm under pressure with strong business acumen
Ability to seek and find solutions with analytic & pragmatic approach
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with professional positive attitude allowing you to interact effectively with many people of varying levels of responsibility, background and culture
Comfortable operating in ambiguity
Fluent in writing and speaking English
Nice to have:
Multi-jurisdictional experience is a plus
Contentious (handling non-payment issues) experience is a plus
Employment law related experience is a plus
What we offer:
Flexible Work: Embrace a hybrid work model blending office and remote setup for a balanced lifestyle
Endless Learning: Access global opportunities for growth through our 24/7 online learning platform
Inclusive Community: Join our Empowered Communities and engage in our Philanthropy program
Comprehensive Rewards: Enjoy competitive Total Rewards covering wellness, work/life balance, and more, including a generous referral scheme
Caring for Wellbeing: Access our complimentary employee assistance program for mental health support