In-House Counsel

4 Months ago • All levels • Legal

Job Summary

Job Description

Version 1's Legal Team seeks a seasoned contracts negotiator. Responsibilities include negotiating commercial contracts (customer, partner, supplier), reviewing contracts for risk identification, ensuring compliance with company policy, collaborating with internal stakeholders (Commercial, Finance, Practice, Data Protection), and acting as a trusted business advisor. The role requires strong negotiation skills, risk assessment abilities, and effective communication to balance business needs with risk mitigation. Experience with public sector IT frameworks in the UK is preferred. This involves working collaboratively with internal and external parties, developing internal policies and procedures, and explaining complex contract risks clearly.
Must have:
  • Negotiating commercial contracts
  • Contract review & risk identification
  • Stakeholder engagement & collaboration
  • Public sector IT framework experience (UK preferred)
  • Strong negotiation & communication skills
Perks:
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Private medical & life insurance
  • Tech scheme
  • Incentivized certifications
  • Profit share scheme
  • Career development program

Job Details

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated over 26 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Version 1 has several strategic technology partners including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems and Snowflake. We’re also an award-winning employer reflecting how employees are at the heart of Version 1. 

We’ve been awarded: Innovation Partner of the Year Winner 2023 Oracle EMEA Partner Awards, Global Microsoft Modernising Applications Partner of the Year Award 2023, AWS Collaboration Partner of the Year - EMEA 2023 and Best Workplaces for Women by Great Place To Work in UK and Ireland 2023. 

As a consultancy and service provider, Version 1 is a digital-first environment and we do things differently. We’re focused on our core values; using these we’ve seen significant growth across our practices and our Digital, Data and Cloud team is preparing for the next phase of expansion. This creates new opportunities for driven and skilled individuals to join one of the fastest-growing consultancies globally. 

Job Description

At Version 1, we pride ourselves on being business enablers with our “Easy-To-Do-Business-With” approach.  We view contract review as a collaborative process involving both (a) internal collaboration with stakeholders across our Commercial, Finance, Practice and Data Protection functions and (b) external collaboration with our customers and key suppliers. 

The Version 1 Legal Team is looking for a seasoned contracts negotiator to join our team and help increase our impact on the business.  You’ll be welcomed into a dynamic, flexible, friendly Legal Team of 9 which is underpinned by policies, processes and checklists for contract review.  We always have each other’s back and have developed effective ways of connecting while working digitally.

    Qualifications

    We're looking for people with experience:

    • Negotiating commercial contracts, including contracts with customers, partners, and suppliers. You’ll know what to look out for in Master Services Agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements. Experience of public sector IT frameworks in the UK preferable.
    • Competent at reviewing contracts with an eagle-eye to identify risks and areas that deviate from company policy – whether it’s on limitation of liability, service levels, change requests or time of the essence.
    • Business-minded – you’ll be adept at keeping stakeholders engaged at all steps of the process and shifting focus to align with business needs.  Balancing risk against reward is part of how you operate.
    • An experienced, active negotiator who can listen with empathy and drive the right results for Version 1.
    • Collaborative and effective at escalating policy deviations to the designated approvers and explaining contract risks in plain English.
    • Skilled in working across functions to develop internal policies, procedures and best practices in relation to contracts.
    • Being a trusted advisor to the business who thinks in terms of solutions.

    Additional Information

    At Version 1, we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. 

    One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel, allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of tech-related benefits, including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology. 

    We prioritise the health and safety of our employees, providing private medical and life insurance coverage, as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations, including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, and Red Hat. 

    Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our company's profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential, offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly, a programme designed to support professional growth. 

    Ashley Smith - Talent Acquisition Capability Partner

    Ashley.Smith@version1.com #LI-AS1

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