to provide general counselling legal services on commercial legal matters across a range of industries.
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Required Qualifications
Juris Doctor Degree or international equivalent degree demonstrable experience as a practicing attorney
OR equivalent experience.
Active license to practice law in a jurisdiction and capable of meeting admission requirements in relevant jurisdiction.
UK qualified solicitor or barrister with demonstrable experience as a practicing attorney and preferred in house experience.
Extensive experience practicing in sophisticated legal environments;
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrable analytical and written communication skills;
A keen business sense, with the ability to find creative business-oriented solutions to legal issues, balancing legal risks against business interests;
A demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines in fast-paced environment, prioritise workflow and adjust to frequent workload fluctuations;
An ability to work independently while also being a collaborator;
Demonstrable team spirit and ability to work with colleagues based in different locations;
An ability to establish a “trusted advisor” relationship with key business team members;
A high tolerance for ambiguity and change; and
Passion for technology, the potential of digital transformation and Microsoft’s diverse range of products and services.
Primary Duties:
Acts as the primary legal contact UK Subsidiary commercial legal matters across a range of industries and operating units.
Provide input into the review, drafting and negotiation of a wide range commercial contracts, including licensing and framework agreements, letters of support, MoU’s, term sheets and responses to RFPs and tenders.
counselingon a broad range of topics, including related UK laws, contracting issues, data protection, security, intellectual property and licensing, responsible design of AI, competition/anti-trust, general commercial law, contract interpretation, contentious matters and regulatory compliance.
Identifies and anticipates legal risks in the client's business, technology, and/or public policy, and develops solutions to mitigate future risk.
Manages day to day interactions with outside counsel or other service providers to address and resolve issues.
Occasional attendance at our Reading offices as required.
International travel will be required from time to time.