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Trayport

25d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Government & Politics
    Legal
  • London
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AI generated summary

  • You should be a qualified legal professional with 3+ years' experience in technology law, strong communication skills, IP expertise, commercial contract proficiency, and problem-solving abilities.
  • You will draft and review contracts, collaborate on supplier agreements, provide legal support for commercial strategies, and advise on various legal matters, ensuring compliance and risk management.

Requirements

  • Practicing in England and Wales or European-qualified, with membership in good standing with the Law Society or a similar designation in another European jurisdiction.
  • A solid understanding of technology, data rights, and Software as a Service (SaaS). Experience with API licensing is a plus.
  • A qualified legal professional with at least 3+ years of relevant experience.
  • Proven experience drafting, negotiating, structuring, and advising on various types of commercial contracts and transactions, including disputes and matters related to information technology and procurement.
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to assess risk and provide sound advice to business stakeholders.
  • Good overall understanding of intellectual property law and technology-related legal principles, including open source.
  • Experience in protecting intellectual property and managing IP portfolios (including trademarks, domain names, patent applications, patents, and copyrights) is a significant asset.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and drafting skills, with a proven ability to exercise sound legal and business judgment.
  • Experience in policy management and development.
  • Outstanding analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
  • Able to handle fast-paced requests and work to strict deadlines while effectively prioritizing workload.
  • Outcome-focused and pragmatic, with the ability to simplify legal concepts for business colleagues and non-legal audiences.
  • Team-oriented with the ability to build relationships at all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of contracts on behalf of various internal business units.
  • Collaborate closely with the vendor management team on all types of supplier contracts, including technology and intellectual property licensing, software development, outsourcing, professional and support services, service levels, proof of concept, consulting services, purchasing, distribution, revenue share, and other commercial agreements.
  • Work with business units to develop and maintain standard form agreements for the products and services offered by the company in support of strategic initiatives and day-to-day operations.
  • Provide contract support for complex commercial transactions, including strategic projects, business alliances, internal reorganizations, acquisitions, and divestitures.
  • Offer legal guidance and support in developing and executing commercial strategies, including support for the launch of new products/services, and the procurement of new businesses, assets, technologies, and outsourcing transactions.
  • Provide legal advice and support on various commercial matters, including:
  • Technology initiatives
  • Intellectual property
  • Information security
  • Corporate policies
  • Contract interpretation
  • GDPR and privacy-related matters
  • Competition law compliance
  • Liability and legal disclaimers
  • Promotion and marketing materials
  • Financial regulation
  • Dispute resolution and litigation management
  • Procurement and supplier management

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the In-House Legal Counsel position?

Candidates must be practicing in England and Wales or European-qualified, with membership in good standing with the Law Society or a similar designation in another European jurisdiction.

How many years of experience are needed for this role?

At least 3+ years of relevant legal experience is required.

What types of contracts will the In-House Legal Counsel be responsible for?

The role involves drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts, including technology and intellectual property licensing, software development, outsourcing, professional services, and other commercial agreements.

Is experience with technology law important for this position?

Yes, a solid understanding of technology, data rights, and Software as a Service (SaaS) is important, along with experience in protecting intellectual property and managing IP portfolios.

Are there any specific areas of law that the In-House Legal Counsel should have experience in?

Yes, the candidate should have experience in commercial matters such as technology initiatives, intellectual property, information security, GDPR and privacy-related matters, competition law compliance, and financial regulation.

Will the In-House Legal Counsel work closely with any other teams?

Yes, the legal counsel will collaborate closely with the vendor management team and various internal business units.

How important are communication skills for this role?

Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and drafting skills are crucial, along with the ability to simplify legal concepts for non-legal audiences.

What is the work culture at Trayport like?

Trayport fosters a collegial work environment that emphasizes dignity, respect, diversity, collaboration, and continuous learning.

Is there support for professional development and training opportunities?

Yes, Trayport offers freedom, training, and guidance to help employees achieve their potential and encourages continuous learning and innovation.

Are accommodations available for applicants and employees?

Yes, Trayport provides accommodations for applicants and employees who require it.

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Trayport

Powering trading markets, providing solutions supporting the growth of our clients globally.

Technology
Industry
201-500
Employees
1993
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Trayport is a company that provides energy trading software and solutions for the commodities and financial markets. Their flagship product, the Trayport Global Vision platform, enables traders, brokers, and exchanges to efficiently trade energy commodities such as gas, power, and emissions. Trayport's ultimate mission is to empower market participants with cutting-edge technology and tools to navigate and excel in the complex and fast-paced energy markets. Their purpose is to facilitate transparent and efficient energy trading, enhance market liquidity, and promote collaboration and innovation among market participants. Trayport aims to be a trusted partner for energy traders and market operators, delivering robust and scalable solutions that streamline trading processes, improve risk management, and enable informed decision-making in the energy trading ecosystem.

Benefits

  • Healthy living

    It is multifaceted, and our benefits are too! We have a range of benefits to support the physical, mental and financial health of our team.

  • Time Away

    We all need time for travel, volunteering and quality time with loved ones. On top of annual leave, we offer 2 personal days to help reset and recharge the batteries.

  • Family Matters

    We look after and support our team and their loved ones with parental leave, flexible working hours, work-from-home options, a return to work bonus and more.

  • Development

    Einstein put it best when he said wisdom is a lifetime pursuit to acquire it. Our people are encouraged and supported in the pursuit of their own development.

  • Financial Success

    We compensate well and offer a variety of financial benefits to help keep a healthy bank balance. Be sure to ask about our employee share purchase plan and bonus scheme.