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!
