Purpose of the Role
The Commercial Legal Counsel role is ideal for a business-savvy, mid-level commercial lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced, international and client facing environment. This role sits in the client contract team within HH Global's Legal Department and requires the provision of legal advice to business colleagues across the EMEA and APAC regions, with a particular focus on the United Kingdom and Europe.
The majority of the work will focus on drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of international commercial agreements. In a given day, the Commercial Legal Counsel may negotiate client contracts, advise business leaders on the implications of liability and indemnification provisions or other contractual provision; review RFP documents or draft a complex framework agreements or ad hoc clauses.
As most of our clients are large international corporations any previous experience in an international department or setting and robust negotiation experience are highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, review, edit, negotiate, and manage a wide variety of commercial agreements, including master services agreements with large, novation, amendment agreement, local country agreement, IT and SaaS agreements, warehousing agreements, trademark license agreements, etc.
- Help HH Global respond to RFPs by reviewing contractual documents, advising on legal and commercial risks and responding to required contract matrix;
- Manage external counsel, as necessary;
- Provide general guidance and training on legal issues affecting HH Global;
- Ensure that HH Global is aware of relevant legislation affecting HH Global and help the business prepare for future changes;
- Advise on other ad-hoc legal matters; and
- Actively promote and protect HH Global's commercial interests.
Knowledge, Skills + Experience
- Relevant legal qualifications;
- 5-10 years of legal experience;
- In-house counsel experience desirable ;
- International experience highly sought after;
- Extensive experience negotiating and drafting complex and high value commercial contracts;
- Excellent technical knowledge and knowledge of English law;
- Knowledge of the marketing execution and print management industry a plus; and
- Experience working across many jurisdictions and with a diverse group of internal customers.
- Strong commercial acumen and pragmatism;
- Highly effective communication and interpersonal skills in English (;
- Robust negotiation skills;
- Demonstrate a keen ability to spot sensitive legal and business concerns, including a strong sense of when to escalate (and not escalate) such matters to internal partners;
- Ability to work independently whilst managing tight deadlines;
- Ability to cope in a fast paced environment, simultaneously juggling priorities;
- Good team player.
