Legal Contract Executive

Signet Resources ,
Reading, Berkshire
Job Type: Full-time

Overview

Do you have Legal and Contracts experience? Have you worked within the IT industry? Do you have a legal qualification, such as LPC or equivalent? If so, we are currently recruiting for a Legal Contract Executive to join a dynamic, progressive and commercially driven IT business in Reading, Berkshire. As the Paralegal/Legal Contract Executive, you will be responsible for commercial legal documents and contracts, ensuring that any risks and issues are identified whilst working closely with Legal and Compliance and alongside other internal departments providing advice and guidance on legal issues. Key responsibilities: Primarily responsible for contract management, clause queries and documentation. Manage the contractual risk register/database by establishing contractual risks and potential risk mitigation's. Provide knowledge of how to update the customer contract database so that supplier contracts contain appropriate legal provisions Liaise with in-house legal council on more complex legal issues Building strong relationships with stakeholders internally and externally. Continuously identifying areas for improvement whilst working on your own initiative. Profile This role will ideally suit candidates who have strong organisational and administrative skills with a can-do attitude and the ability to deliver within tight deadlines. A background within the IT industry would be highly advantageous. You should have solid commercial within Legal and/or Compliance. Ideally you will have experience of identifying and managing contractual and legal risks. Benefits This fantastic opportunity includes a competitive salary, a health cash plan, corporate benefits and a modern workplace environment, lunch facilities, on-site parking and ongoing career support and development. Signet Resources is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.