Back Legal Counsel

About the role

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 RESPONSIBILITIES OF JOB

• 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 in order 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 on other matters as and when required, including but not limited to:

  • 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
• Promote Crown Agents’ speak up culture in order to protect the welfare of all vulnerable persons

Any other duties as appropriate to the position, as may be required

About you

Qualification

• Qualified to practice as a solicitor or barrister in England and Wales.

Experience

• Experience in commercial, procurement, corporate law practice.
• Prior in-house experience and knowledge of the international donor and aid sector an advantage.

About us

You’ll be working with Crown Agents which is a high impact social enterprise passionate about transforming the future for millions of people. Since our creation in 1833 we have worked across the globe to improve public services and drive economic growth. Our expertise is finding new solutions to difficult problems for clients in the areas of health, governance, economic growth, humanitarian action and supply chain services. We work with and train leaders at local, national and international level to achieve lasting change drawing on our insight and experience.

Crown Agents is committed to diversity and will promote diversity for all candidates at all times as well as a business culture that reflects that belief. Crown Agents will treat everyone equally irrespective of race, religion, colour, sex, age, national origin, disability or sexual orientation, and places an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Crown Agents shall not discriminate unlawfully when deciding which candidates are selected for interview, or in any terms of employment, and will ensure that each candidate is assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the role. Crown Agents is committed to being an organisation enhanced by diversity and encourages applications from anyone who shares our values and commitment to improving the lives of communities affected by poverty or conflict.

About what's on offer

Crown Agents offers a competitive benefits package.