Would you like a career in a supportive, collaborative and innovative company?
Do you enjoy working as part of an enthusiastic, passionate, and collaborative team?
Join our Legal team This an exciting opportunity to join the in-house legal team at Softcat.
We are a friendly and supportive team based in Softcat's Manchester office but we work closely with colleagues across all our offices and across different areas of the business.
Success.
The Softcat Way.
Softcat is a £1billion+ technology solutions business and trusted partner to names like Apple, Microsoft, and Adobe.
Offering a growing portfolio of services including software licensing, cyber security, and IT infrastructure, we give our technical teams the tools and support to make exciting things happen.
This is where to achieve more for your career.
You will need to have a strong foundation in commercial law and practical experience of providing advice on, and the negotiation of, customer and supplier contracts (including data processing provisions).
As Legal Counsel, you'll be responsible for: Reviewing and negotiating customer contracts based on amendments to our standard terms or customer terms and conditions; Reviewing and negotiating supplier and distributor contracts; Creating bespoke contracts where required e.g.
referral agreements; Advising on AOR and other credit arrangements; Delivering contract and mandatory regulatory training to account managers and the supplier/partner management team; Supporting more junior members of the team We'd love you to have Solicitor qualified in England and Wales with 3 – 7 PQE; Experience of working with commercial contracts, including drafting, preparation, review and amendment; conducting negotiations and advising on the effect of legal provisions; Experience of advising on data protection provisions, including data processing/sharing agreements; Sound technical understanding of contract and tort law; Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail; In-house experience (through employment or secondment opportunities) or otherwise able to demonstrate a good understanding of the challenges faced by in-house lawyers and how to overcome them.
Work in a way that works for you We recognise that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too.
In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns: Hybrid working – 2 days in the off ice and 3 days working from home Working flexible hours - flexing the times you start and finish during the day Flexibility around school pick up and drop offs Working with us Wherever you work, we want you to experience the freedom and autonomy to realise your potential.
You will feel supported by a team that celebrates individuality, encourages different perspectives, and embraces every background.
Join us To become part of the success story, please apply now.
If you have a disability or neurodiversity, we can provide support or adjustments that you may need throughout our recruitment process or any mitigating circumstance you wish for us to consider.
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You can find out more about life at Softcat and our commitments to diversity and inclusion at jobs.softcat.com/jobs/our-culture/