Legal Counsel

Exciting new role -Legal Counsel - Global Technology Company - Belfast

Are you a commercial solicitor or legal counsel interested in taking your career to the next level?

Do you want to work for a global technology company well known for their cutting edge technology products and a world class client base of leading multinational clients? This is an exciting opportunity to get exposure to complex technology and commercial contracts and work closely with the sales team on exciting and high value deals. This role would suit a commercial solicitor 1 to 6 years PQE. The role is based in their Belfast office.

Our Client

Our client is a leading global technology company who have experienced impressive year on year growth. They have a suite of cutting edge technology products and an impressive client base of leading multinational clients.

Why this role?

• Opportunity to join a growing global company in a global role working as a key legal business partner to stakeholders at all levels
• Exposure to complex and interesting work which will take your career to the next level
• Broad commercial role to include commercial/tech contracts, IP and data privacy

The Role:

Working as part of this talented in-house legal team the legal counsel will be required to;

• Negotiate and draft a range of complex commercial and technology contracts
• Work closely with the sales team and guide and advise them on the deals process
• Be a legal business partner to stakeholders throughout the global business advising on all areas of legal risk to the business and act as a key legal support
• Advise on other areas of law to include IP and data privacy
• Any other legal duties

You will be!

You will meet the following criteria;

• Qualified Solicitor - 1 to 6 years PQE
• PQE gained working as a commercial solicitor either in-house or for a leading law firm
• Excellent negotiation and drafting skills with demonstrable experience of negotiating and drafting commercial contracts, preference will be given to candidates with technology contracts experience
• Agile and flexible in your approach and willing to cover all areas of the role
• Very strong communication skills with the ability to deal with a range of internal stakeholders

If you are interested in a confidential chat about this role or other in-house roles please contact Lindsey McCracken at lindsey@conektlegal.com or call 07852332587