Legal Counsel

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At DXC, you’ll find opportunities that match your efforts, and a team of good people to inspire you and recognize the important work you do.

With 130,000 employees worldwide, DXC Technology is one of the world’s leading technology services providers.

Role Purpose:

The Senior Legal Counsel role is responsible for individually delivering outstanding transactional support services, advising on and negotiating technology and IT services contracts with DXC’s customers in the UK. The main activity is the negotiation of supplier-side high-value transactions in the public sector with a focus on secure defence, defence-related and aerospace contracts.

Candidates must be dynamic and creative legal and commercial thinkers who can demonstrate excellence in providing transactional and advisory support. Candidates should have strengths in:

• Teamwork
• Business risk assessment and innovative problem-solving skills in commercial and operational matters
• Building strong and collaborative relationships with internal client stakeholders
• Promoting opportunities to share their knowledge and experience with colleagues.

Candidates should have experience supporting complex transactions and a strong drive to identify service improvement and growth areas.

The role is home based but with the expectation of attendance at DXC Technology’s proximate sites two days per week where practical as well as attendance at DXC customer sites where required and some business travel.

REQUIREMENTS & COMPETENCIES:

• UK national, British Passport holder eligible for Developed Vetting (DV) security level clearance (in accordance with HMG UK Security Vetting)
• BA/BSc required
• Qualified Solicitor with several years’ experience at a top-tier law firm and/or global corporation in negotiating and closing large/complex commercial and public sector IT services transactions
• Ability to provide strategic business and commercial advice regarding specific deals
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Embraces innovative legal/commercial delivery services solutions, including the use of technology and process to improve the effectiveness/efficiency of the delivery of legal/commercial services
• Demonstrable knowledge and judgment about legal and commercial issues in transactions
• Track record in managing a portfolio of deals of both high value/complexity
• Good working knowledge of TUPE and data protection laws
• Technology literate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide advice and negotiation support in various commercial transactions, including drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, legal research, contract interpretation, account counselling and supporting DXC deal governance processes
• Lead for major technology and IT services deals
• Key / Lead negotiator for complex transactions
• Provide ongoing advice to bid/deal/account teams regarding legal and commercial implications of specific terms and conditions, primarily across new business deals
• Providing support for deal structuring in compliance and in line with the DXC’s requirements on contracting, accepting business risk and revenue recognition
• Provide support for complex transition and transformation activities, including contract interpretation, document drafting, attending and leading meetings, drafting and responding to key communications and issue resolution and dispute management
• Provide commercial/legal support concerning major account terminations, disputes, and complex change matters
• Reviewing, drafting and responding to various contractual documents in line with DXC standards and legal and commercial practices, including: financial arrangements, commercial terms and conditions, contracting rules, legal obligations of sales, distribution, logistic, service contracts, revenue recognition, optimal balance sheet financing solutions, etc
• Working with legal, financial, delivery and sales teams to maintain commercial integrity, assess risks and minimise costs while at the same time securing optimal returns
• Communicating with internal stakeholders and suppliers/customers regularly during and after a deal to remain up-to-date with corporate policies and procedures and customer needs and deliverables
• Providing peers and the senior management team with advice and early warning regarding issues for further decision-making
• Post-sale contract handover completion to the delivery team and support during transition phases.
• Communicating with stakeholders to solve business-related disputes.

What We Offer You:

• Competitive Compensation & Pension Scheme – Rewarding your expertise while securing your future.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package – Including DXC Select, Perks at Work, and incentive programs for exclusive savings and rewards.
• Continuous Learning & Development – Access to upskilling opportunities, career growth resources, and industry-leading training.
• Lifestyle Perks – Enjoy options like the Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme and more.