Legal Counsel

Job Summary/Purpose and Role

Legal Counsel – Reporting to and supporting Senior Legal Counsel. Responsible for in-house legal matters. Particular focus on customer and supplier contracts. UK Qualified Solcitior. 0–4 PQE (other PQE considered, for example on a part time basis).

Key Working Relationships

• Senior Legal Counsel.
• Commercial Team (particularly Tendering).
• Projects Team.
• Executive Leadership Team.

Professional Development

You should pursue a programme of continuous professional development in accordance with any relevant professional registration or statutory requirements, while maintaining appropriate awareness of service provider requirements.

Values

You should adhere to Cyclife Aquila Nuclear Values: “Elite” & “Ethical”. The Company operates a strict Code of Conduct and Ethics that ensures the proper conduct of our day-to-day business.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Core Duties & Responsibilities:

• Customer Contracts

Contract Reviews

Contract Reports & Summaries

Internal Consultation (Tendering, Finance & Projects Teams)

Compliance with Cyclife Group Procedures

Contract Drafting & Amendments

Contract Negotiations (Customers)

Contract Signature & Storage

• Supplier Contracts

Drafting Supplier Contracts

Internal Consultation (Projects Team)

Contract Negotiations (Suppliers)

Contract Signature & Storage

• Non-Disclosure Agreements
• Support to Senior Legal Counsel
• Support to Other Business Functions
• Other Legal Advice, Drafting & Matters

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Ancillary Contract Documents - Parent Company Guarantees, Bank Guarantees & Collateral Warranties
• Dispute Advice & Management
• Parent Company & Group Companies Interaction & Initiatives
• Data Protection & GDPR
• Building Leases
• Intellectual Property Management
• Corporate Governance, Board & Company Secretarial Matters
• Business Compliance Matters & Training
• Standard Terms & Conditions
• Legal Processes & Procedures

Mandatory Business Duties & Responsibilities:

• Prepared to undertake regular travel in the UK and overseas when required.
• Attend various business meetings as required.
• Any other job duties commensurate with the accountabilities of the post.
• Understanding of GDPR/data protection legislation procedures and requirements in a highly regulated environment. Comply with GDPR and with CAN data protection policy.
• Comply with the company code of ethics and all polices (including staff handbook) related to the company corporate documents.
• To be responsible for your own workplace safety. To demonstrate commitment to health and safety; ensure all statutory obligations are met and the safety of staff, clients and visitors are in line with the UK and European standards.
• Demonstrating a commitment to health and safety by following the company’s written procedures and policies, ensuring you are up to date with any training and using any equipment provided to you for your safety.
• Extending your commitment to those who may visit the organisation but not be familiar with us; clients, visitors and others ensuring they know how to stay safe on site.