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Hewlett Packard Enterprise

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You must have an advanced law degree, be a qualified solicitor in England and Wales, with 6+ years' experience, commercial law expertise, and excellent English skills; willing to travel.
  • You will negotiate key customer transactions, provide legal guidance on complex contracts, handle legal queries, and support team members on corporate and regulatory matters in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

  • Advanced University Degree in law (e.g. JD or LLB)
  • Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
  • Minimum of 6+ years of professional experience in law
  • Experience and training with a top tier firm
  • Fluent in spoken and written English
  • Experience in commercial Law requirements
  • Fluent in spoken and written English
  • Willingness to travel: role can be based in either Winnersh or London l but willingness to travel to other location where required
  • Knowledge and Skills:
  • Mastery of legal and relevant business knowledge in multiple practices areas.
  • Recognized subject matter expert in a key practice area.
  • Broad and deep knowledge of company policies, procedures, and practices.
  • Developed awareness of how to operate successfully in multiple international legal environments.
  • Mastery in negotiating or advising senior representatives of external and internal organizations on complex and high value/risk matters.
  • Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
  • English language skills to business standard required.

Responsibilities

  • The suitable candidate will be an experienced Commercial Lawyer who can negotiate and execute key customer transactions for our expanding IT infrastructure and services business in the UK & Ireland (noting that UK&I is part of HPE’s UKIMEA Geography which includes countries in the Middle East and South Africa).
  • This role will focus on supporting our UK&I Sales Organisation and all of our Business Unit’s across the UK&I (which includes our Compute, HPC & AI, Networking & Hybrid Cloud Services business units) on their most complex and important customer contracts, providing a high quality and efficient service to the business. The ideal candidate will have excellent commercial legal skills, be a strong communicator, a team player and thrive in a fast-paced environment which focuses on innovation, execution and customers.
  • The candidate will also be able to cover ad-hoc legal queries and provide succinct advice to the business on contractual disputes as well as be able to deal with a variety of legal issues on corporate transactions, regulatory matters and IT and technology matters.
  • The ideal candidate will thrive in a team environment and will support colleagues on challenging legal transactions and will share knowledge and invest in the HPE business and our legal team. A focus on innovation, technology and culture are at the heart of the UKIMEA legal team.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is UKI Legal Counsel.

Where is this job based?

This role is designed as 'Onsite' with an expectation that you will primarily work from an HPE office.

What type of company is Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE)?

HPE is a global edge-to-cloud company that helps organizations connect, protect, analyze, and act on their data and applications, enabling them to thrive in today’s complex world.

What is the main mission of HPE's Legal Department?

The mission of HPE's Legal Department is to contribute to HPE's success by providing proactive, practical, and timely legal advice and contractual support to enable clients to achieve profitable growth and customer satisfaction.

What will be the primary focus of the UKI Legal Counsel role?

The primary focus will be on supporting the UK&I Sales Organisation and various Business Units across the UK&I in negotiating and executing key customer transactions for the IT infrastructure and services business.

What qualifications are required for this role?

Candidates must have an advanced University Degree in law (e.g., JD or LLB), be a qualified Solicitor in England and Wales, and have a minimum of 6+ years of professional experience in law.

What type of experience is preferred for this position?

Experience and training with a top-tier law firm is preferred, along with experience in commercial law requirements.

What skills are essential for the ideal candidate?

The ideal candidate should have excellent commercial legal skills, strong communication abilities, teamwork capability, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment focused on innovation, execution, and customer satisfaction.

Will the UKI Legal Counsel need to travel?

Yes, there is a willingness to travel required, as the role can be based in either Winnersh or London, but may involve travel to other locations as necessary.

What type of legal issues will the candidate be expected to handle?

The candidate will address ad-hoc legal queries, provide succinct advice on contractual disputes, and deal with a variety of legal issues regarding corporate transactions, regulatory matters, and IT and technology matters.

What qualities are emphasized in the work culture at HPE?

The work culture at HPE emphasizes innovation, technology, teamwork, and a focus on customer satisfaction.

What are the language proficiency requirements for this role?

Fluency in spoken and written English is required.

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Information Technology & Services

Technology
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1939
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

HPE (Hewlett Packard Enterprise) is a global technology company that provides a comprehensive range of IT solutions and services. They offer hardware, software, and hybrid IT infrastructure solutions, including servers, storage systems, networking equipment, and cloud computing services. HPE's ultimate mission is to help their clients thrive in the digital age by providing transformative technology solutions that drive innovation, enhance productivity, and enable business growth. Their purpose is to empower organisations to harness the power of technology and data to solve complex challenges, optimise their IT infrastructure, and accelerate their digital transformation. HPE strives to be a trusted partner, delivering cutting-edge technology and expertise that enables their clients to adapt, innovate, and stay ahead in an ever-changing and competitive marketplace.