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Senior Legal Counsel

Reading, United Kingdom, GB - Computer Hardware, Computer Software, Information Technology and Services

As Counsel Sr. Consultant you will be responsible for providing effective legal advice and support to senior managers, local managers and staff of Dell's Services business unit in EMEA.



In addition to significant responsibility for handling legal matters in this area, the position will be responsible to ensure consistency across the region in the delivery of the legal services described above and therefore will require coordinating with all Dell EMEA Regional Counsel who support Services in their local countries as may be appropriate.



Many projects, deals, teams, initiatives, etc. are global and will require close interaction and work with other regions, mainly the US.



The principal duties and responsibilities for this position will include:

• Preparing and negotiating strategic or commercial contracts, with a focus on contracts for sale of Dell services, the procurement by Dell of services and support from third parties and for strategic partnerships;


• Pro-active planning, advice and training to support and protect the business in all relevant areas, including new service introductions through Dell’s Phase Review Process;


• Contract management and authoring and maintaining pro-forma contracts;


• Authoring and maintaining Legal content using knowledge management tools, in order to provide standardised, easily accessible, proactive legal services and procedures regarding the above; and


• Managing and co-ordinating legal matters handled by outside counsel, ensuring cost effective use.

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Qualifications



Requirements:

• + 5 years commercial experience from either a leading law firm or multinational corporation. You will have experience and knowledge of commercial and legal practice throughout EMEA, specifically on IT services including outsourcing, data protection and employment/TUPE/ARD issues, preferably within a multi-jurisdictional context.


• Experience of networking and working in and managing matrix and virtual teams on a pan EMEA basis highly desirable.


• UK law qualified, multiple jurisdiction experience desirable


• Fluent business English, other European languages at any standard useful


• Travel will be required, as a member of deal teams negotiating complex services contracts at customer sites.


• On a team wide level, the role will be expected to participate proactively in team wide and company wide initiatives to develop and enhance the efficiency, effectiveness and team spirit of the EMEA Legal team and to further improve its strong standing within the global legal team and with its clients.

Skills:

• Flexible and positive attitude, proving approachable and accessible to management and staff.


• Maturity, professionalism and strength of character are essential in a complex, fast-moving and sometimes chaotic environment.


• Ability to assess and deal with commercial and personal pressure and fulfil duties and deadlines with minimum guidance essential.


• Ability to balance commercial demands and good corporate/legal governance essential. Good communication skills and strong work ethic required.


• Strategic thinking, ability to market legal services and work proactively are keys to success within Dell.

Company Description



With more than 100,000 team members globally, we promote an environment that is rooted in the entrepreneurial spirit in which the company was founded. Dell’s team members are committed to serving our communities, regularly volunteering for over 1,500 non-profit organizations. The company has also received many accolades from employer of choice to energy conservation. Our team members follow an open approach to technology innovation and believe that technology is essential for human success.



Why work with us?





- Life at Dell means collaborating with dedicated professionals with a passion for technology.



- When we see something that could be improved, we get to work inventing the solution.



- Our people demonstrate our winning culture through positive and meaningful relationships.



- We invest in our people and offer a series of programs that enables them to pursue a career that fulfills their potential.



- Our team members’ health and wellness is our priority as well as rewarding them for their hard work.





Dell is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Dell is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at Dell are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Dell will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.





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