Legal Counsel - Gloucester/Remote

Legal Counsel Job - Remote and/or Gloucester based - Growing tech player - Home Working

Your new company
Our client are looking for a Legal Counsel to be part of their high-energy Legal and Compliance team, supporting the ambitious growth of this growing and dynamic tech business that recognises the importance of a strong legal function as key to the company's future success. This presents as a rare opportunity to join a rapidly growing UK business of an international group in a newly created role.

The position will be based in Gloucester however the successful candidate can also work remotely with occasional travel to Gloucester for team meetings. This role is unusual in its high degree of flexibility and autonomy for in house counsel - it is a continually changing role in a growing tech player.

Your new role
You will provide strong commercial legal support to the Business Unit Directors and the UK Leadership team on all business and commercial activities and prepare, review, negotiate and finalise contracts and related documents. The role will also include supporting on all M & A and financing projects as well as Group activities as the need arises.

You will also be expected to participate in other company legal projects as directed, including the resolution of legal issues that arise in existing commercial relationships and handling pre-litigation legal disputes and inquiries. You would also be responsible for the management and supervision of a junior legal counsel and other junior members as the legal team grows.

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a lawyer qualified in the United Kingdom (preferably with prior experience of supporting or working within the IT industry), with experience gained in a leading law firm or in-house legal team. Ideally you will have 3 or 4 years PQE but all levels of experience will be considered for the right candidate. You will have a passion for commercial law and will ideally be familiar with IT infrastructure, outsourcing, telecommunications or cloud computing services. You will have a strong background in providing commercially sensitive advice; prior experience in commercial / contract law is essential, with additional exposure to corporate law being advantageous. You will be highly motivated, pragmatic and a self-starter, with the ability to work independently and manage large volumes of work.

What you'll get in return
This is an exciting time to join the business as they go through a period of growth - our client are recognised as a leading company to work for and offer a vibrant, flexible/agile working culture. A competitive salary and benefits package are on offer, as well as parking on site when needed.

Please contact Harriet Chapman at Hays Legal for further information.

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