In-house Legal Counsel, Methods
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Office located in Farringdon, London
IT services consultancy
Job no longer available
IT services consultancy
201-500 employees
Job no longer available
Office located in Farringdon, London
201-500 employees
Company mission
To help safeguard public-facing services and apply digital thinking to make sure the future of our public services is centred around our citizens.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Law, Business Administration, or a related field
- Proven experience as Legal Counsel , or a similar role, within the consulting or technology industry
- Demonstrable knowledge of Crown Commercial Services’ Frameworks, contract law, negotiations, and risk management
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail
- Excellent communication and negotiation abilities, with the capability to interact confidently with stakeholders at various levels
- Demonstrable experience and in-depth knowledge of IR35, PSCs, and the IT contractor marketplace
- Proven success in a stand-alone/in-house role, though with some line management experience looking to the future
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of accuracy and efficiency
- Proficiency in contract management software and Microsoft Office suite
What the job involves
- This role will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of our projects and engagements by effectively managing contractual obligations, negotiations, and compliance
- Your expertise in legal contract drafting, negotiating ,and management will be pivotal in supporting our consultancy's growth, minimising risks, and fostering strong relationships with clients, partners, and vendors
- There is the potential for expansion of this role into other legal areas based on performance and project demands
- Delivery of positive outcomes on contract negotiations under the Crown Commercial Services’ (CCS), and other, framework agreements, on a timely basis, achieving all internal and external related SLAs
- Ensuring any contractual exposures, liabilities, risks, and such like are negotiated and resolved at levels acceptable to the Company, and at worst in line with industry norms
- The timely review and guidance on any contractual terms and conditions proposed within new bid documents or framework agreements, with commercially viable recommendations where required
- The cataloguing, categorising, and storage of all contractual documents
- Creation and maintenance of a contracts’ management system, to provide the business with pertinent commercial intelligence and insight
- Drafting, negotiating, and concluding supplier contracts, with a specific focus on Personal Services Companies, mindful of IR35 legal requirements
- Being the Company’s GDPR legislation and practice expert and guru
- Other ad hoc legal work and advice as required
- Carefully review and analyse contract terms and conditions (mainly under CCS Framework agreements) to identify potential risks, obligations, and deliverables
- Ensure contracts adhere to relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies
- Advise project teams on contractual rights and obligations and provide guidance to resolve any discrepancies or ambiguities
- Engage in negotiations with clients, vendors, and partners to finalise mutually beneficial contract terms and pricing
- Strive to secure favourable contract provisions while maintaining positive relationships with all parties involved
- Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on contract terms, scope, and objectives
- Proactively identify potential risks and vulnerabilities in contracts, proposing mitigation strategies and solutions
- Monitor external factors that could impact contract performance and adjust strategies accordingly
- Handle contract amendments and change requests while ensuring accurate documentation and adherence to internal change control processes
- Foster positive working relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to promote long-term collaboration and mutual trust
- Act as a point of contact for contract-related inquiries and foster effective communication channels
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date contract documentation, ensuring compliance with internal recordkeeping policies
- Create and maintain a central repository for contracts, amendments, and related correspondence
Salary benchmarks
Our take
The UK public sector has long understood the need for digital transformation, but antiquated systems and outdated processes can make even the most ambitious plans for adaptation fall short. Methods has existed for more than 30 years to assist government departments and agencies make the leap, helping them understand the possibilities of digital transformation and guiding them through strategic planning, data migration and implementation phases.
Methods is an acknowledged leader in IT consultancy within the public sector, praised for their human touch and focus on sustainability which it believes sets it apart from firms. Indeed it is trusted by huge swathes of the UK public sector including the NHS, the Office for National Statistics, the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Defence, to name just a few.
Methods was acquired by the Alten Group in mid-2022. This acquisition will help to reinforce Method's position as a leading player in the public sector while also allowing it to broaden its role in the private sector. It is poised for growth and is investing heavily in talent to make this a reality.
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Company benefits
- Autonomy to develop and grow your skills and experience
- Be part of exciting project work that is making a difference in society
- Strong, inspiring and thought-provoking leadership
- A supportive and collaborative environment
- Development access to LinkedIn Learning, a management development programme and training
- Wellness 24/7 Confidential employee assistance programme
- Social - Breakfast Tuesdays, Pizza Thursday monthly, weekly social in the office and commitment to charitable causes
- Time off 25 days a year
- Pension Salary Exchange Scheme with 4% employer contribution and 5% employee contribution
- Discretionary Company Bonus based on company and individual performance
- Life Assurance of 4 times base salary
- Private Medical Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
- Worldwide Travel Insurance which is non-contributory (spouse and dependants included)
- Benefits Platform offering various retail and leisure discounts
Company HQ
Farringdon, London, UK
Leadership
Pat Crossley-Smith
(Executive Director)Previously worked in Agile Product at BUPA and Senior Manager in Development at British Airways.
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