Work as a Senior Legal Counsel in London
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London
Permanent
£88,723 - £98,581 per year
Lawyers specialising in commercial law with a minimum of 5 years PQE
Opportunity to advise on a broad range of legal matters
About Our Client
Our client is the driving force behind the UK's smart metering system, responsible for transforming the way energy is consumed and managed. As a central and vital player in the energy sector our client facilitates the efficient exchange of data between smart meters and energy suppliers, enabling advancements in technology, sustainability, and the effective management of energy consumption.
Job Description
This is a multifaceted role that includes, but is not limited to providing legal guidance on technology contracts, regulatory compliance and intellectual property protection.
Key responsibilities include:
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of technology-related contracts, including agreements with vendors, technology partners and service providers.
Advising on and ensuring compliance with data protection laws and regulations.
Staying abreast of legal developments in the technology and energy sectors and providing guidance on regulatory compliance.
Managing and protecting intellectual property rights, such as patents, trademarks, and copyrights, associated with the organisations technology assets and innovations in the smart metering domain.
Cross-functional collaboration
Identifying and mitigating legal risks
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate will have extensive experience in providing advice on a range of commercial and legal issues, typically involving technology, telecommunications and outsourcing (covering cloud, data, hosting, IT, infrastructure, information security, software, networks and professional services). Previous experience of providing legal advice in an in-house environment is preferred but not essential.
Essential skills and experience include:
Detailed knowledge of English Law and 4+ years PQE
The ability to distil complex legal issues into actionable, pragmatic, risk-based advice.
Experience advising on a range of commercial and IT related contracts
Deal shaping and negotiation experience across the life-cycle of technology and telecommunications contracts (from procurement, to in-life change, exit and re-procurement), managing external firms in a cost-effective way.
The ability to operate at a senior level with c-suite and stakeholders, excellent stakeholder management skills are essential.
What's on Offer
This is a permanent position, based in London and offering a hybrid working pattern, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.
For further information please contact Rosie Gage of Michael Page (London) for a confidential conversation.
Michael Page is part of the PageGroup. Michael Page is a trading name of Michael Page International Recruitment Limited. Registered in England No. 04130921Registered Office: 200 Dashwood Lang Road, Bourne Business Park, Addlestone, Surrey, KT15 2NX
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