Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel #teamrazorblue Apply Now We usually respond within three days razorblue role: We are looking for a Legal Counsel to join our growing team. Should you choose to accept, your responsibilities will encompass: Providing practical legal advice and guidance across a wide range of business matters. Reviewing, drafting and negotiating client, supplier and commercial agreements. Supporting the business with legal, regulatory and compliance requirements. Identifying, assessing and mitigating legal and commercial risks. Working alongside the People Team on employment-related legal matters where required. Managing relationships with external legal advisers and specialist counsel. Supporting company growth initiatives, including commercial projects and acquisitions. Keeping up to date with legislation and regulations impacting the technology and managed services sector. Our perfect candidate will be a qualified solicitor with strong commercial awareness and the ability to provide clear, pragmatic legal advice. You'll be comfortable translating complex legal concepts into practical business guidance and have excellent contract drafting, review and negotiation skills. Building strong relationships across the business is essential, so we're looking for someone with excellent communication skills, sound judgement and a collaborative approach. You'll play a key role in helping razorblue manage risk, support growth and make confident business decisions. Role details: Location: Stockton-on-Tees (Hybrid) Working pattern: 22.5 hours per week, typically worked across 3 days Salary: £36,000 - £48,000 per annum (equivalent to a full-time salary of £60,000 - £80,000) razorblue requirements: We know its unrealistic to find someone who ticks all of these boxes (extra points if you do), which is why we seek those eager to develop over time through our development resources and peer learning. If this aligns with your own personal growth mindset, we would love you to apply. Qualified UK solicitor, ideally with a commercial, technology or business law background Experience advising on commercial contracts and legal matters within a business or law firm environment Excellent contract drafting, review and negotiation skills Strong understanding of legal risk management and regulatory compliance Ability to translate complex legal concepts into practical business advice Strong communication and relationship-building skills Ability to work autonomously and prioritise a varied legal workload in a part-time role A collaborative approach to problem solving and stakeholder management Commercially minded with the confidence to challenge and influence where appropriate Excellent written and verbal communication skills razorblue gives: Working for razorblue isn't for the faint-hearted. It requires drive, collaboration, commercial awareness and a willingness to help shape a growing and ambitious business. You'll have the opportunity to work across a diverse range of legal and commercial matters, partnering with senior leaders and making a genuine impact on business decisions. As a technology business, there's always something new to learn, and you'll have the freedom to develop both your legal and commercial expertise. We operate a hybrid working policy across most roles and often get asked why we haven't made the decision to go fully remote. For us, natural learning opportunities are invaluable and office working enables this whilst helping us maintain our collaborative culture. Our other benefits include: Working pattern : 22.5 hours per week, typically worked across 3 days, with flexibility in how those hours are arranged. Salary of £36,000 - £48,000 per annum (22.5 hours per week), equivalent to a full-time salary of £60,000 - £80,000 depending on skills and experience. Hybrid working (50%) 15 days annual leave (pro rata based on a full-time entitlement of 25 days), with the option to purchase up to 6 additional days Private Health Insurance with Vitality Health Your birthday off Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption leave + baby bonus Fully funded training and accreditations to expand your skillset Two paid charity volunteering days per year Discounted Broadband Life insurance Cycle to Work scheme Gear up with the latest tech toys through our partnership with Currys Cruise around in an eco-friendly electric car with our EV Scheme We're committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you require any reasonable adjustments to participate in our application or interview process. We're here to support you. Agencies/Recruiters Please Note: To maintain an efficient and direct application process, we ask that recruitment agencies refrain from contacting us regarding our vacancies. We encourage individual candidates to apply directly through our website, as it enables us to manage our hiring process more effectively. Razorblue does not accept unsolicited speculative CVs. We take no liability for fees or commissions if hiring someone who applied directly or was sourced through other means. Any emailed disclaimers indicating otherwise will not supersede this policy. Candidates must be submitted only in response to specific requisitions from our talent acquisition team. Your cooperation in this matter is greatly appreciated and contributes to our efforts in finding the best possible fit for our team. Rest assured; we'll reach out if we ever need assistance from agencies. Thanks for understanding! Department Executive Role Legal Counsel Locations Teesside Remote status Hybrid Yearly salary £36,000 - £48,000 Employment type Part-time razorblue are: Our story began in the early 2000’s with one employee, 17 year old, (now CEO) Dan. We’ve grown a bit since then, razorblue now has over 170 employees across the UK, 7 offices, 500 clients across the UK, and a trophy cabinet bursting with awards. Our astonishing 35% year-on-year growth can be attributed to the powerful impact of the ongoing wave of digital transformation and to the dedication of our amazing team. We stay ahead of the curve, adopting the latest technologies and working in partnership with industry leading suppliers. Our Managed IT Services provide 24/7 proactive support for our clients with a specialist in-house service team based in the UK. We are all about finding expert technology solutions for complicated business problems using our unique and comprehensive, end-to-end product portfolio. We have the best people working for us, and we want them to grow and flourish. We invest heavily in our internal teams giving them plenty of opportunities to develop and progress. As a result of people development, our employees stick around. #teamrazorblue use their expertise in innovative ways to help our clients grow and succeed through new technologies.