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Senior Commercial Legal Counsel

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BDO

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must be England and Wales qualified with post-qualification experience, strong in commercial contracts, data protection law, and communication skills.
  • You will provide legal advice, review complex contracts, mentor junior team members, deliver training, manage templates, and ensure compliance with legal standards in Advisory services.

Requirements

  • Essential:
  • England and Wales qualified, or experience practising the laws of England and Wales, with several years’ post qualification (or equivalent) experience
  • experience of advising on/negotiating/drafting/managing complex commercial contracts (preferably within the professional services and/or technology markets)
  • strong working knowledge of standard commercial boilerplate clauses
  • familiarity with data protection law (UK GDPR)
  • strong written and oral communication skills
  • ability to confidently interact and influence at a senior level
  • ability to prioritise and manage own workload and that of others
  • high degree of personal responsibility
  • excellent attention to detail
  • Desirable:
  • experience in supervising the work and development of junior team members
  • experience in corporate law
  • experience of drafting policy and guidance
  • experience in an in-house legal role at a large commercial organisation
  • experience of preparing and delivering training

Responsibilities

  • Delivery of legal advice to BDO’s partners and staff:
  • leading the relationship between the Legal Team and the Advisory stream (which comprises 8 business units delivering a diverse range of services);
  • reviewing and negotiating complex commercial agreements with Advisory clients e.g. including master services agreements, framework agreements and other more complex commercial contracts
  • overseeing the less complex work conducted by junior members of the team, coaching and developing them to succeed in their roles;
  • collaborating with the supplier contracting sub-team on any matters spanning both buy and sell side legal advice (strategic partnerships, reseller arrangements etc.);
  • acting as people manager to junior team members (supporting professional development and conducting performance reviews etc.)
  • guiding client-facing teams in dealing with complex legal queries from clients, their lawyers and procurement teams, including providing real-time advice to project acceptance panels;
  • identifying relevant training needs within Advisory and delivering appropriate legal training to develop awareness of legal issues
  • interpretation and application of legislation, case law, regulations and professional standards relevant to BDO’s business
  • building strong working relationships across other relevant business streams and practice management departments.
  • Managing BDO’s contract precedents and processes:
  • ensuring that BDO’s Advisory contracting templates, guidance, policies and procedures are kept up to date with legal and regulatory developments
  • advising on the risk management of new services within the Advisory stream and drafting contracts templates that mitigate the risks involved in delivering them.

FAQs

What is the main responsibility of the Senior Commercial Legal Counsel at BDO?

The main responsibility is to lead the provision of commercial contracting advice to the Firm’s Advisory stream, helping to win and deliver work within acceptable risk parameters and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

What qualifications are required for this position?

Candidates must be England and Wales qualified, or have experience practicing the laws of England and Wales, with several years of post-qualification (or equivalent) experience.

Is experience with data protection law a requirement for this role?

Yes, familiarity with data protection law (UK GDPR) is an essential requirement.

Will the Senior Commercial Legal Counsel be responsible for managing junior team members?

Yes, the role includes overseeing the work of junior members of the team and acting as their people manager, supporting their professional development and conducting performance reviews.

What types of contracts will the Senior Counsel be involved in negotiating?

The Senior Counsel will review and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including master services agreements, framework agreements, and other complex commercial contracts.

Is previous experience in an in-house legal role important for this position?

Yes, experience in an in-house legal role at a large commercial organization is listed as a desirable qualification.

Will the role require interaction with senior management and partners?

Yes, the candidate must confidently interact and influence at a senior level, including regular communication with senior managers, directors, and partners.

Is collaborative work emphasized in the company culture?

Yes, BDO values collaboration as a key to creating value and satisfying experiences at work, which is reflected in its people-centered culture.

Are there opportunities for professional development at BDO?

Yes, BDO has programs, resources, and frameworks in place to help employees achieve their personal goals and career ambitions, including mentorship and coaching opportunities.

How does BDO approach employee work-life balance?

BDO is committed to agile working, allowing employees to work in ways that suit them, their teams, and the tasks at hand, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

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BDO

Accounting
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1963
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

BDO is the leading provider of professional services within the mid-tier of our profession. We are proud to deliver seamless client service, from 1658 offices in 167 countries, across the world. Our 91K+ professionals continuously transform our approach by embracing future-oriented technology and focusing on quality. Strategic decisions and investments made in recent years have further equipped the organisation with the global infrastructure and innovative solutions needed to deliver long-term value for our clients.