Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel Randstad is a leading global provider of HR and workforce solutions, with a presence in over 38 countries. We are committed to shaping the world of work and creating opportunities for people to reach their potential. Our legal team plays a crucial role in supporting our business by providing expert legal advice and helping to manage risks. As a Mid-Level In-House Lawyer at Randstad UK & Ireland, you will work under the guidance of the Head of Legal & Data Protection, supporting a wide range of legal matters that impact our business operations. This role involves both contentious and non-contentious legal work, with a strong emphasis on efficiently and cost-effectively managing a high volume of tasks while aligning with the strategic goals of the organisation. the position: Reporting to Randstad UK Senior Counsel with a dotted line to the Regional Counsel - Europe for Randstad Digital, this role is accountable for the successful and timely delivery of legal support to Randstad UK & Ireland’s Digital business, including:
leading on a range of non-contentious transactional commercial legal matters (both client and supplier), either autonomously or as part of a team working with Randstad Digital global legal on cross-border deals involving the UK, and the delivery of the global strategy in your market
priorities for the role include: commercial contracts
lead Randstad Digital negotiations on a range of client agreements, from amendments to standard terms through to detailed negotiation of complex client terms work autonomously, or with minimal escalation to Senior/Regional Counsel assist with development and rollout of the Randstad Digital global contracting strategy, leading on local training initiatives as appropriate the development & implementation of Randstad Digital specific templates for your market
sales
support the Randstad Digital sales team with new bids, providing strategic guidance on the optimum approach to addressing legal risks in a sales-friendly manner undertaking contract reviews and delivering ‘ready to send’ legal comments to minimise workload for the pursuit lead
supplier contracts
start-to-finish support to procurement to put in place robust yet proportionate contracts with key suppliers undertake supplier validation and compliance checks using our vendor risk management tool
risk & regulatory compliance
solid understanding of the practical application of regulatory requirements applicable to to the Randstad Digital business, working with relevant partners and guide the Randstad compliance teams on escalation points and the implementation of new regulation working with the Risk & Audit function to support and embed robust risk management behaviours across Randstad UK
strategy
proactively identifying areas for process im provement both in Legal and Compliance, and taking initiative to develop project plans to bring those to life maintaining an active business partner relationship with the market’s Randstad Digital business supporting the delivery & implementation of global legal initiatives in your market
What we offer?
L&D Training
The latest recruitment technology and tools
LinkedIn recruiter licence
Share Purchase Scheme
Flexible working
Discounts off your favourite high street retailers and lots more
The role offers a competitive salary as well as flexible benefits
If you are interested in this position please apply now or get in touch with Sunny Dahri on ##### or 07552001892 We are an inclusive employer and should you require any reasonable adjustments in order to complete any aspect of the recruitment process, please contact the Internal Talent Acquisition (ITA) team.
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