We are delighted to be supporting our client, a successful highly progressive and innovative global company, with their search for an experienced in-house Legal Counsel.As the in-house Legal Counsel it will be your responsibility to translate the business case, responsibilities and limitations in a contract with the customer, liaising directly with the CEO, COO and the Commercial and Funded Programs teams.You will be involved in product development and delivery, consultancy projects from tender phase to the point of delivery, including any client / contract reviews. You will be dealing with international government organisations, large, global OEMs and innovative partners including technology businesses and universities based largely in the UK, US and Asia.You will work closely with your colleagues from the other shared services at the HQ, including finance and procurement, contract management to achieve the optimal result.Key Responsibilities:Providing legal advice and support to the business in respect of commercial contracts (tenders, offers and negotiations)Advising the senior management team and directors on the content and risk(s) of each contractMaintaining, drafting and reviewing all live commercial contractsCreating template contracts where appropriateProviding tangible and hands-on legal advice on matters specific to the businessTeaming up with finance and procurement, customer finance, and contract management to achieve the best result in contracts and projectsPromoting cross-functional and international collaborationProactively inform and assist the sales team and project team on risk, opportunities and points of attentionFormalise amendments and changes to the relevant contractsPrepare a file and draft letters with respect to any disputes escalated to legal action stageWorking with key sales and commercial terms in a supervisory-level role.Your Profile: Minimum 5 years PQEExtensive experience with contract drafting and negotiationsPLC Compliance – MAR (Management Assessment Report), website disclosures etcStrong minded & sensible with a sharp eye for detail and accuracyWants to challenge processes/ contracts and do things rightTake full responsibility and ownership for specific projectsBe commercially minded and robustComfortable communicating with stakeholders of all levels with confidenceStrong analytical and communication skills across all levels of seniority within the businessFlexible and result orientated approachAbility to influence others without losing focus on the end result and the businesses commercial relationsTeam player approach and ability to take responsibility for your task within the teamExcellent command of English, both written and verbalFlexible to travel internationally if required.