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Legal Counsel UK&I

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HP

14d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Legal
  • Reading

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified Solicitor (4-7 years PQE), experienced in drafting high-value contracts, advising on commercial law, and managing projects independently in a fast-paced environment.
  • You will review and negotiate contracts, advise on legal risks, conduct legal reviews of templates and initiatives, and develop training to mitigate risks and enhance legal service efficiency.

Requirements

  • Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
  • 4-7 years’ PQE of relevant experience
  • Solid legal knowledge in all relevant areas
  • Experience in drafting and negotiation of sales, services and/or software transactions with private or public sector customers, partners and/or suppliers.
  • Experience in advising on complex, high value/risk contracts and other matters (which may include advice on commercial law, competition law, subscriptions, consumer protection, or consumer credit regulation).
  • Experience in liaising with business and other stakeholders, preferably including cross-functional collaborations.
  • Experience in working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to work independently and demonstrate strong organization skills and effectively own and manage multiple transactions and projects.

Responsibilities

  • Supporting the business in the review and negotiation of hardware, managed services, software and/or professional services contracts with large enterprise and public sector customers, through direct or indirect routes-to-market, across HP’s portfolio.
  • Advising the business on legal risks and strategy relating to disputes and claims with commercial customers, channel partners and consumers.
  • Conducting legal review of global templates, programs, new product or service offerings and/or Go-To-Market initiatives, in collaboration with other legal team colleagues.
  • Contributing to the development and delivery of guidance and training to the business on legal topics, to mitigate the risks to the company and drive efficiency in the provision of the legal services.

FAQs

What is the primary responsibility of the Legal Counsel UK&I?

The primary responsibility is to support transactions with UK&I based customers and channel partners, including the review and negotiation of contracts and advising on legal risks and strategies.

What qualifications are required for this position?

A qualified Solicitor in England and Wales with 4-7 years’ PQE of relevant experience is required.

What specific legal areas should a candidate have knowledge in?

Candidates should have solid legal knowledge in relevant areas such as commercial law, competition law, and consumer protection regulations.

What type of contracts will the Legal Counsel be dealing with?

The Legal Counsel will deal with hardware, managed services, software, and professional services contracts with large enterprise and public sector customers.

Is experience in a fast-paced environment important for this role?

Yes, experience in a fast-paced environment is important, as the role requires the ability to work independently and manage multiple transactions and projects effectively.

How does the company value teamwork among its employees?

The company values teamwork and seeks a candidate who is a team player with a passion to contribute to shared goals while also being able to work independently.

What skills are emphasized as desirable for this role?

Desirable skills include commercial awareness, strong problem-solving abilities, excellent critical thinking, research skills, and effective communication in English.

Is a growth mindset important for the Legal Counsel role?

Yes, a growth mindset with a drive to keep learning and improve service delivery is important for this role.

How is diversity regarded within the legal team?

The legal team values inclusivity and respect towards diverse cultures and individuals.

What is the focus when advising on disputes and claims?

The focus is on providing legal advice related to risks and strategies concerning disputes and claims with commercial customers, channel partners, and consumers.

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Mission & Purpose

Our vision is to create a world where innovation drives extraordinary contributions to humanity. This vision guides everything we do, how we do it, and why we do it. Our technology – a product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions – was created to inspire our vision and we are doing everything in our power across climate action, human rights, and digital equity to make it so. We believe thoughtful ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time. And all it takes is one to change the world.