Job Title:
Senior Legal CounselJob Description
We are seeking a highly skilled, Senior Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal support to our organization in the UK Region, comprising of entities across the UK, South Africa, Ireland and Ghana. This strategic legal role will mainly involve supporting client contract negotiations and supervising legal matters across the region, with the opportunity to work with a global team of lawyers, and business units.What you’ll be doing
Working closely with the business and other stakeholders to provide strategic legal and commercial contract advice, and advising internal business partners regarding contractual terms and legal issues
Leading high-stakes client-facing negotiations with the ability to organize and lead commercial agreement reviews and negotiations diligently, professionally, persuasively and within Concentrix policies and procedures
Draft, analyze, redline and advise on complex and / or transformational commercial and AI technology agreements with Concentrix clients by recognizing the interdependencies between Concentrix and client obligations, and Concentrix’s ability to comply with such terms within Concentrix matrices of approval
Collaborate effectively with senior Legal Department personnel, Concentrix Sales and Account Managers and other internal stakeholders within the region and globally
Ensuring proactive legal risk management across the region
Ability to prioritize (and support colleagues’ prioritization) in a fast-paced environment
Ability to quickly refocus and execute short-term priorities in response to the demands of the business
Guides and develops junior team members; may coordinate contracting activities of other personnel
Performs additional legal assignments and projects as may be required
Works independently with limited or no guidance and adapts style
Persuasive in delivering messages that relate to contractual and legal issues
Recognizes internal or external business challenges and/or regulatory issues and recommends solutions/best practices or service improvements.
What you’ll need
Education: A Bachelor of Laws (L.LB) or Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent from a recognized university jurisdiction in UK (must have UK legal and commercial contract experience; dual qualified lawyer will be advantageous)
At least 10 years of specialized legal and high stakes contract negotiation experience within the BPO Customer Experience sectors (experience with technology and AI contracts and UK Public sector will be advantageous)
Expert and extensive knowledge of national and international law in commercial agreement review and negotiation
Exceptional negotiation and advocacy skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe and basic document sharing management (e.g. Sharepoint)
Ability to lead and inspire large teams
Display leadership qualities in strategy and execution
Strong business acumen and decision-making abilities
Skilled in navigating complex regulatory environments
Strategic thinker with a focus on innovation and change
Proficient in developing and executing corporate strategy
Adopt technology and embrace integration to enhance legal efficiency
If you are a Senior legal expert with the required UK legal experience and skills, we would love to hear from you
Why Join Us?
Be part of a global team with exciting opportunities for professional growth
Work in a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration
Competitive salary and benefits package
Remote work at home opportunity
Concentrix is an equal opportunity employer.
Concentrix is a Disability Confident and equal opportunity employer. Concentrix evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, disability status or any other legally protected characteristic.
Location:
UK, Work at Home, GBLanguage Requirements:
Time Type:
Full time