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.Whatyoullbe doing
Working closely with the business and other stakeholders to provide strategic legal and commercial contract advice and advising internal business partnersregardingcontractual 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 analyzeredlineand advise on complex and / or transformational commercial and AI technology agreements with Concentrix clients by recognizing the interdependencies between Concentrix and client obligations and Concentrixs ability tocomply withsuch 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 toprioritize(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
Performsadditionallegal assignments and projects as may berequired
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.
Whatyoullneed
Education: A Bachelor of Laws () or Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent from a recognized universityjurisdictionin UK (must have UK legal and commercial contract experience; dual qualified lawyer will beadvantageous)
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 beadvantageous)
Expert and extensive knowledge of national and international law in commercial agreement review and negotiation
Exceptional negotiation and advocacy skills
Proficiencyin Microsoft Word Excel PowerPointAdobeand basic document sharing management ()
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 Seniorlegal 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 racecolour religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression protected veteran status disabilitystatusor any other legally protected characteristic.
Location:
ZAF Johannesburg - 19 Ameshoff Street JohannesburgLanguage Requirements:
Time Type:
Full timeRequired Experience:
Senior IC
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