Legal Counsel : Commercial Contracts - 6 months FTC Malmesbury, England
Job description
Summary
About us
The Group Contracting team is based in the UK and Singapore. We provide legal support in relation to Dyson’s global supplier relationships and manufacturing operations; helping to maintain effective relationships with our suppliers and manage any associated legal risk. We are trusted advisors who partner with the business to provide commercially orientated, solution-driven legal advice. Our work involves negotiating and advising on key commercial contracts across a broad range of subject matters (such as outsourcing, IT, manufacturing supply, R&D, marketing and customer experience) and resolving contractual disputes.
About the role
We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Group Contracting team to advise the business on commercial contracts and general commercial matters. You’ll be based at our Malmesbury Campus and form part of a dynamic, ambitious and welcoming legal team committed to enabling Dyson’s continued success.
Responsibilities:
Provide expert advice on commercial and contractual issues across the business, helping the business navigate complex legal issues;
Draft, negotiate and advise on the terms of complex commercial contracts with Dyson’s suppliers;
Assist the business to resolve contract disputes with suppliers;
Build strong relationships with stakeholders in Dyson’s business, procurement, and the legal teams;
Work as part of a cross-functional team to provide commercial and contractual legal support on important projects within Dyson;
Help to deliver relevant legal training programmes;
Maintain an up to date knowledge of developments in relevant areas of law and contribute to the Legal team’s sharing of know-how; and
Help to maintain template documents and create appropriate guidance notes.
About you
Significant experience of providing legal advice on commercial contracts and a solid grasp of contract law. As a guide, we’d expect you to have at least 3 years of post-qualification experience in a role focused on commercial contracts, obtained either in-house or in private practice;
A solid background in contract law and an ability to apply that knowledge in a pragmatic way;
Strong drafting skills and experience of leading the legal aspects of contract negotiations;
Commercial awareness and enthusiasm for actively contributing to business discussions;
Good communication skills and the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels of the business;
The ability to work autonomously, with limited supervision, in an exciting, fast-paced, and constantly evolving environment; and
The confidence and gravitas to challenge decisions and actions when required.
Benefits
Financial:
Performance related bonus
Company paid Life Assurance
Discounts on Dyson machines
Competitive pension scheme
Purchase additional holidays
Lifestyle:
27 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays
Free bus travel to and from Malmesbury campus from Bristol, Chippenham and Swindon
On-site parking
Endless free coffee and tea, and a free lunch
Free on-site hair salon
On-site lifestyle Assist
Electric vehicle scheme
Health:
Private Medical insurance for all employees
Employee Assistance Program for employee and dependents
Digital GP and prescription service
Fertility treatment support
On-site gym and sports centre
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Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.
