Head of Contracts & Legal

Head of Contracts & Legal

Would you like the opportunity to work as the Head of Legal for our corporate client based in Uxbridge?

Have you taken either a law degree or other degree followed by a Graduate Diploma in a Law course?

Are you looking to support and develop existing Paralegal's and Commercial Contracts Lawyer's to enhance their skill-set?

Would you also like to the opportunity to work in a strategic role?

If so, this could be the perfect position for you!!

The role;

The Head of Contracts and Legal ("HCL") is responsible for the legal and commercial team within the business. The HCL shall report to the Head of Commercial Management and will directly manage a team that support the legal and contract functions. The role of the HCL requires an individual with a legal qualification and / or proven commercial management background, who can act as a professional lead for the company for all legal and contractual matters.

The individual will have impressive people skills and be able to engage with Senior Managers and the Board of Directors, as well as corresponding with third party organisations.

The HCL will ensure compliance within the businesses corporate policy whilst creating an environment of progressive sales solutions.

You will be based at the Head Office in Uxbridge and shall operate across all areas of the business and will be expected to travel as required, although this is minimal.

Responsibilities;

• Commercial / Legal Tasks including the legal and commercial review of contracts
• New opportunity due diligence including reviews of proposed contract terms and service level agreements. Escalation point for queries from your direct reports.
• Contractual administration including letters of intent; third party agreements; direct supplier agreements; confidentiality agreements; contract extensions; etc.
• Maintain a library of all new contracts and standard contract document formats
• Formalise departmental procedures as required to improve operational efficiency
• Responsible for ensuring up to date versions of all company standard agreements upon legislative, corporate and / or policy amendments
• Provide commercial and legal training to business partners in the most appropriate method applicable
• Attending both external and internal meetings including but not limited to client and third-party negotiations

If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, then please apply here today!!