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CDW

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
    IT & Cybersecurity
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified lawyer in England and Wales with 5+ years of experience, strong commercial and corporate expertise, and skills in IP, data protection, and diverse legal environments.
  • You will collaborate on legal processes, support contracts and compliance, enhance business frameworks, assist in investigations, and shape commercial agreements for operational efficiency.

Requirements

  • Qualified to practice law in England and Wales.
  • Minimum five years PQE law firm or in-house legal experience.
  • Significant experience with a wide variety of commercial arrangements.
  • Solid experience with a broad range of legal issues spanning corporate practice.
  • Experience of working in a dynamic B2B sales or similar environment
  • Service-oriented attitude, high standards of ethics and professional integrity, passionate commitment, intellectual curiosity, growth mindset, and entrepreneurial spirit.
  • Proven ability to resolve complex legal issues practically and efficiently.
  • Sharp business acumen.
  • Advanced technology literacy.
  • Exceptional organizational and project management skills and the ability to work under pressure, prioritize, and manage workloads to meet deadlines in a challenging and fast-paced environment.
  • Team player who welcomes responsibility and effectively engages with others.
  • Disciplined attention to detail.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing in a variety of settings.
  • Understanding and appreciation of the business value of diversity and inclusion.
  • Genuine interest in supporting junior teams members and helping others to reach their full potential.
  • Experience in the technology, services/consulting and reseller industry, with experience in IP, TUPE, XaaS, data protection and IR35.
  • Successful track record working with U.S.-based multinational public companies.
  • Experience working in, degreed or licensed in civil and/or hybrid law jurisdictions and living and working in countries outside of the UK.
  • Language capability beyond English.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with global cross-functional internal and external teams to contribute end-to-end legal and business value for customer, supplier/partner and other commercial arrangements, including deal structuring, negotiation of complex cross-border contracts, document drafting, regulatory positioning and approvals.
  • Assist in developing a scalable framework for customer and other commercial arrangements relying on smart, consistent, streamlined, technology-supported processes and tools to maximize efficiency and quality of experience for CDW and customers.
  • Work with global and international commercial Legal, Ethics and Compliance teams and Sales stakeholders to develop an efficient and scalable approach for building multi-jurisdictional customer and supplier/partner arrangements including guidance, templates, checklists, training and supporting technology.
  • Develop metrics for measuring impact and progress due to continuous improvements in deal processes and execution along a continuum of factors, including time to revenue, cost of sale, and impact of user-friendly artifacts.
  • Coordinate closely with Legal, Ethics and Compliance coworkers worldwide to negotiate global agreements with customers, partners and suppliers.
  • Support the procurement tendering process, particularly with regard to large-scale complex Public Sector deals and advising on the Public Contracts Regulations 2006 and Public Procurement Law.
  • Collaborate with global cross-functional internal and external teams on ongoing operational matters and integration initiatives, including compliance, real estate, employment and corporate governance.
  • Support offering portfolio evolution by helping to (1) evaluate strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of each new offering, (2) develop an intelligent and balanced go-to market approach, (3) reduce friction in deal cycles, and (4) enable and industrialize sustainable growth and innovation.
  • Assist in enabling expansion of relationships with strategic alliance partners, accelerating partner-influenced capabilities and revenue growth.
  • Support development of policies, processes, templates, tools and training to foster strategic partnerships, portfolio evolution, disruptive innovations, transformational initiatives, regulatory compliance and other aspects of CDW’s strategic growth.
  • Under direction of Global Compliance and Ethics, assist in managing the full scope of ethics and compliance areas, including anti-corruption, money laundering, competition, trade, national security, data protection and digital ethics.
  • Assist in investigations and related reporting and remediation measures.
  • Work with Global Compliance and Ethics team to develop policies, processes, templates, tools and training aligned with enterprise-wide standards established by Global Compliance and Ethics.
  • Shape commercial arrangements in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements, drawing on internal and external subject matter experts.
  • Stay abreast of regulatory developments to identify commercial opportunities as well as assure compliance.
  • Under the direction of Global Litigation team, assist in fact finding, legal research, collaboration among stakeholders and case management to resolve claims, disputes and litigations.

FAQs

What are the key responsibilities of the Legal Counsel at CDW?

The key responsibilities include managing commercial arrangements, supporting strategic initiatives, ensuring compliance and ethics, and assisting in dispute resolution and litigation.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be qualified to practice law in England and Wales, have a minimum of five years PQE law firm or in-house legal experience, and significant experience with various commercial arrangements.

Is there an emphasis on technology experience for this role?

Yes, the role requires advanced technology literacy and experience in the technology, services/consulting, and reseller industry.

What does the team culture look like at CDW?

CDW fosters a culture of belonging, diversity, and inclusion where everyone feels empowered to bring their full energy and capabilities to contribute to both coworker and business benefits.

Are there any specific experiences preferred for applicants?

Preferred experiences include a successful track record with U.S.-based multinational public companies, experience in IP, TUPE, XaaS, and working in civil and/or hybrid law jurisdictions.

What benefits are offered to Legal Counsel at CDW?

CDW offers life assurance, a competitive contributory pension, private medical insurance, enhanced maternity pay, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and additional perks such as a season ticket loan.

Who does the Legal Counsel report to?

The Legal Counsel reports to the Senior Corporate Counsel, Legal, Ethics, and Compliance for the UK & International.

What skills are emphasized for the Legal Counsel position?

Key skills include a service-oriented attitude, strong business acumen, exceptional organizational and project management skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in various settings.

How does CDW view diversity and inclusion?

CDW encourages diverse perspectives and considers them essential for better problem solving and innovation. The company is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels they belong.

Is language capability important for this position?

Yes, language capability beyond English is preferred for this role, especially for those with experience in international contexts.

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CDW

Consulting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1984
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At CDW, our experts partner with you to build IT solutions that don’t just solve problems – they create opportunities. We offer a full-stack, full-lifecycle approach to technology, leveraging our extensive solutions, services and brand relationships to meet your organization’s unique needs. Backed by decades of experience, our experts have the deep industry and technical knowledge it takes to help you achieve your goals and drive innovation. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW was founded in 1984 and employs over 15,000 coworkers. For the trailing twelve months ended June 30, 2023, CDW generated net sales of approximately $22 billion.