Legal Counsel - Procurement

Overview

Reporting to a Senior Counsel, you will have the opportunity to work independently, bringing your prior knowledge of commercial and supplier procurement related matters to the fore and developing further in both areas. You will be actively shaping legal strategy with suppliers, tackling daily corporate compliance, and guiding complex projects. Your focus will be on commercial matters for our UKandI business, working across all areas of this space - suppliers, outsourcing, consulting, licensing, IP, hosting, GDPR, and as part of our team, this scope will be broadened with involvement, learning and contributing to areas such as corporate affairs and legal entity management. As our business develops and increases our use of AI, you will develop further expertise in this field in parallel. In short you will become part of a diverse, hardworking, energetic, and truly international team of lawyers working for Atos within UK and Ireland specifically, and Atos globally in general.

ResponsibilitiesWorking closely with our procurement department, both locally and at group level, on all supplier related matters and negotiationsManage and coordinate the handling of complex and varied legal and transactional matters.Lead and execute end-to-end complex projects with suppliers and procurementReview, drafting, and negotiating of a wide variety of commercial and procurement related contracts working closely with Atos commercial, procurement and sales leadsAdvising in contract reviews and approval processesWithin our team we see a rich combination of experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes. We would like to talk to you about the following:Ability to operate as an independent advisor at a senior level and to build and maintain strong and collaborative relationships both internally and externallyIn-depth understanding of how business operates and how legal issues affect the organisationAbility to develop legal strategy and objectivesPrevious experience in the IT or technology sector or comparable industry and/or experience from lawfirm or inhouse legal function

QualificationsDemonstrated ability to operate as an independent advisor at a senior level and to build and maintain strong relationshipsUnderstanding of how business operates and how legal issues affect the organisationExperience developing legal strategy and objectivesExperience in IT or technology sector or from law firm or inhouse legal function

DetailsAtos has a hybrid working model, with flexibility to allow for a good work/life balance. This means working alongside your colleagues and the wider business from our London office 1-2 days per ..... full job details .....