Legal Counsel

Main Job Purpose

This role works to support Group Legal Counsel and business units with timely advice on Group legal issues ranging from contractual arrangements with clients, partners, subcontractors and consultants, tender submissions, various forms of guarantees, international supply chain procurement and enquiries from our overseas offices.

MAIN ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide timely and accurate legal advice and practical solutions to all Crown Agents’ businesses both locally and internationally
• Work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary colleagues at Head Office and in international operations on contractual and other legal matters relating to the day-to-day operation of the business
• Draft, review, negotiate and provide legal advice to internal business clients on a wide range of contractual documents including teaming and consortium agreements, joint venture agreements, subcontracts, confidentiality agreements, consultancy agreements, services agreements, framework agreements, licensing agreements, guarantees, international supply chain arrangements, tender documents and all forms of procurement undertaken by Crown Agents
• Ensure that contracts and other legal documents are effectively and properly drafted, and reviewed and interpreted to identify legal risks and minimise such risks and liabilities for the business
• Assist with the development and updating of legal templates
• Liaise with and manage external counsel when required
• Provide advice and assistance on other matters as and when required, including but not limited to:
  • setting up and maintenance of Group legal entities
  • Group’s existing and future intellectual property rights portfolio
  • data protection related matters
  • disputes and litigation
  • Group’s office leases
• Liaise with Group Compliance when required on legal matters
• Convey legal advice in a manner understandable to non-lawyers
• Assist with the delivery of legal training
• Remain abreast of legal developments in the key jurisdictions in which Crown Agents operates
• Be aware of, adhere to and reinforce Group policies and procedures, particularly in respect of safeguarding, in accordance with Crown Agent’s commitment to working to the highest quality standards and striving for continual improvement
• Be aware of and compliant with all the standards following Safeguarding procedures and policies. Promote Crown Agents speak up culture to protect the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults
• Any other duties as appropriate to the position, as may be required

General

• Be aware of and adhere to organisational quality standards and procedures in accordance with Crown Agent’s commitment to working to the highest quality standards and striving for continual improvement.

Safeguarding

• Be aware of and compliant with Safeguarding procedures and policies.
• Promote Crown Agents speak up culture to protect the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.

Requirements

• Qualified Lawyer
• Experience in commercial, procurement, corporate law practice.  
• Knowledge of the international donor and aid sector an advantage.

Closing: 31, April 2023