Legal Counsel UK&I

Legal Counsel UK&I

Description -

As Legal Counsel UK&I, you will be a member of the legal team who supports HP’s businesses in the UK and Ireland, and you will report to the Country Counsel UK&I. This role will suit a commercial lawyer (4-7 years PQE) who seeks to be challenged within a dynamic and innovative environment.

You will be responsible for supporting transactions with UK&I based customers and channel partners and other legal matters, including:

1. Supporting the business in the review and negotiation of hardware, managed services, software and/or professional services contracts with large enterprise and public sector customers, through direct or indirect routes-to-market, across HP’s portfolio.
2. Advising the business on legal risks and strategy relating to disputes and claims with commercial customers, channel partners and consumers.
3. Conducting legal review of global templates, programs, new product or service offerings and/or Go-To-Market initiatives, in collaboration with other legal team colleagues.
4. Contributing to the development and delivery of guidance and training to the business on legal topics, to mitigate the risks to the company and drive efficiency in the provision of the legal services.

Required Education and Experience:

1. Qualified Solicitor in England and Wales
2. 4-7 years’ PQE of relevant experience
3. Solid legal knowledge in all relevant areas
4. Experience in drafting and negotiation of sales, services and/or software transactions with private or public sector customers, partners and/or suppliers.
5. Experience in advising on complex, high value/risk contracts and other matters (which may include advice on commercial law, competition law, subscriptions, consumer protection, or consumer credit regulation).
6. Experience in liaising with business and other stakeholders, preferably including cross-functional collaborations.
7. Experience in working in a fast-paced environment, with the ability to work independently and demonstrate strong organization skills and effectively own and manage multiple transactions and projects.

Desired Skills and Characteristics:

1. Team player with a passion to contribute to our shared goals and the ability to work independently, managing multiple priorities effectively
2. Commercial awareness and proactive “can-do” attitude with strong problem-solving abilities.
3. Sound judgment and excellent critical thinking, research, and English language communication skills to enable a smart risk approach.
4. Growth mindset with a drive to keep learning and improve the way we deliver our services.
5. Ability to be effective under time pressure
6. Inclusive and respectful towards diverse cultures and individuals.
7. Reliable with uncompromised integrity

Job - Legal

Schedule - Full time

Shift - No shift premium (United Kingdom)

Travel -

Relocation -

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) -

HP, Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and prospective employees, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a protected veteran, marital status, familial status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic predisposition or carrier status, uniformed service status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable national, federal, state, and local law(s).