Description
The Interim Senior Commercial Counsel is to join a SME Manfacturing business that is in an exciting phase of growth and is looking to bring in their first legal hire on a part time basis to support the business through this time.
An SME Engineering business based in West Berkshire.
Client Details
An SME Engineering business based in West Berkshire.
Commercial Contracts
- Lead the review, negotiation and management of commercial agreements.
- Support customer contracts with large international technology businesses.
- Advise on manufacturing, supplier and supply chain agreements.
- Develop and implement contract templates.
- Improve contract governance and approval processes across the organisation.
Legal Function Development
- Establish scalable legal processes, policies and governance frameworks.
- Create practical legal procedures appropriate for a fast-growing business.
- Build legal risk management capabilities.
- Implement contract management and record-keeping processes.
- Work closely with leadership to identify and mitigate legal and commercial risks.
Corporate & Strategic Support
- Support future international expansion and subsidiary creation.
- Assist with legal aspects of fundraising, investment and corporate transactions.
- Advise executive leadership on governance and strategic matters.
- Oversee external legal counsel and coordinate specialist advice when required.
Intellectual Property & Innovation
- Partner with external IP advisers and patent attorneys.
- Support protection and management of the company's extensive patent portfolio.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Partner closely with the CFO, CEO and wider executive team.
- Provide practical, commercial and business-focused legal advice.
- Work collaboratively across Engineering& Research, Commercial, HR and Finance functions.
- Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership.
Profile
A successful Interim Senior Commercial Counsel should have:
- Experience in drafting and negotiating low volume but large and complex commercial agreements.
- Experience supporting a high-growth, scaling business that sells into large multinational organisations.
- Experience in setting up a new legal function into a business.
- The ability to provide clear and practical legal advice.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills.
Job Offer
- Hybrid working style - 1 day a week in the office / 2 within the first 1-2 months.
- 6 month contract intiially - likely to renew
- 3 day - Part time position
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Interim Senior Commercial Counsel - Part Time in Abingdon employer: Michael Page
ASDA is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Leeds. With a strong commitment to employee growth, ASDA provides numerous opportunities for professional development and advancement, alongside competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. The hybrid working model allows for flexibility, making it an attractive workplace for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in one of the UK's leading retail brands.
