Lead - Legal Counsel - Contract

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate contracts in diverse areas across the Group, including goods for resale and goods not for resale - 
• Provide specialized contracts legal advice - 
• Facilitate the implementation of standard methodologies, simplified engagement process and ways of working - 
• Advising on a varied range of commercial contracts. - 
• Collaborating closely with the specialist in-house lawyers as necessary (e.g. Data Protection, Competition Law, IP). - 
• Considering stakeholder concerns and spotting other issues: working with the business (not just for them) and adding value. -
•  Simplification and innovation; supporting innovation and use of technology to simplify and improve the provision of legal services.
• Engaging with and supporting other lawyers across the UK and international Tesco group. -
• Compliance with Tesco Business Code of Conduct and other policies as applicable from time to time -
• Represent Talent Acquisition in all forums/ seminars pertaining to process, compliance and audit -
• Perform other miscellaneous duties as required by management -Driving CI culture, implementing CI projects and innovation for withing the team

Qualification & Experience 

• Graduate with at least 5+ years of post qualification experience gained at a leading UK or Indian law firm Experienced paralegal (UK) / 1-2 years PQE with experience of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts. (although those outside this PQE and with the relevant experience will be considered). -  
• Documentation relates to properties in UK region so proficiency and knowledge in UK laws will be required - 
• Communication and negotiation skills - 
• Ability to work independently and cross functionally under pressure Advanced MS Office Excel, Word and PowerPoint