Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel Reporting to the Head of Legal & Data Protection (UK&I), this junior/mid level role will provide general legal support across the Randstad UK & Ireland business. The role will include both contentious and non-contentious matters, seeking to efficiently and cost-effectively deal with a high volume of work by prioritising based on the strategic needs of the business. Priorities for the role include: Client contracts:

• Lead negotiations on a range of simple client agreements, from amendments to Randstad standard terms to negotiation of the client's own terms
• Support senior members of the team with review and negotiation of more complex client agreements
• Assist with development and rollout of a contracting strategy, supporting with training initiatives as appropriate Sales:
• Support the sales team and Contract Manager with new bids, addressing legal risks in a sales-friendly manner
• Undertaking contract reviews and delivering ‘ready to send' legal comments to minimise workload for the pursuit lead Supplier contracts:
• Review and negotiation of supplier contracts
• Support the Paralegal with supplier validation and compliance/audit checks Contentious matters:
• Working with Legal and Business Assurance colleagues on cost-effective resolution of complaints and disputes, including:
• Low-touch, cost-conscious management of pre-litigation matters
• Manage the outsourcing of more complex claims to external counsel
• Working with support staff to manage the outsourcing of debt enforcement matters to debt recovery specialists, reporting on progress to relevant internal stakeholders
• Support with training the business on dispute avoidance tactics, and with appropriate intervention strategies should common causes of disputes be identified
• Dealing with the application of employment and related financial regulation to our operations Candidate profile: Qualifications:
• Qualified lawyer, admitted to practice in UK or ILEX Experience:
• Recruitment or other service industry experience is preferable but by no means essential
• Commercial contracts experience in a ‘supplier' organisation desirable
• Basic dispute resolution
• Understanding of the contracting considerations related to outsourcing, procurement, and supply chain contracting
• RFP/sales support in competitive tender situations with limited opportunity to negotiate
• Understanding of the dynamics of working in a medium to large international company If you are interested in this position please apply now or get in touch with Sam Badger. partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.