Senior Legal Specialist

SUMMARY:
Our client in the network technology sector is looking for a Senior Legal Specialist on a contract duration of 12 months. 

Role purpose:
Responsible for delivering sound legal advice to the business and providing support to the business on matters relating to  the general law of property and the impact thereof on client,  the drafting, negotiation and renewal of property leases, access agreements, site sharing agreements with third parties, commercial agreements with customers, vendor agreements and any other agreements that client may be required to enter into from time to time; dispute resolution and the mitigation of associated risk in all matters relevant to property transactions and related-matters involving client. Make sound judgements regarding terms and conditions when negotiating or renewing leases, supplier and managed services agreements including any associated agreements and when to settle disputes.

POSITION INFO:
Core competencies, knowledge and experience: Experienced commercial attorney or advocate with some knowledge of the telecoms industry or related experience Highly developed research skills Capable of negotiating and resolving complex commercial transactions and disputes Providing legal advice to senior business leaders Highly developed drafting skills covering the drafting of leases, renewals, site sharing agreements and other related documents Highly developed oratory skills Highly developed decision making and interpersonal skills Team player with strong negotiating\/persuading skills Analytical skills and attention to detail Ability to collaborate with the business and external stakeholders Customer focus Consider and approve external lawyers' invoices relating to any disputes where they are acting Be an active member of the clients legal team Play a lead role in negotiating and drafting of lease, access, site sharing and related agreements Keep all standard lease agreement templates up to date and in line with developments in property law and dictates Actively participate in the broader Group legal community to bring benefit from experience, expertise and synergies to of the Group Keep EHOD: clients Legal Affairs informed [involved on major or complex negotiations and disputes and write reports to them from time to time. Must have technical I professional qualifications: LLB Degree or higher Admitted attorney or advocate with 5 to 8 years of post-qualification experience Demonstrable experience in property law Fluency in English is mandatory Extensive commercial law, drafting and negotiation experience, with ability to provide innovative legal solutions in a fast moving industry