Legal Counsel

At Oxford Instruments, we enable the world’s leading industrial companies and scientific research communities to image, analyse and manipulate materials down to the atomic and molecular level. With a sixty-year history, and fourteen Queen’s Awards for Enterprise, our world-class products and technologies are helping our customers to address the greatest challenges of the 21st century.We are seeking a Legal Counsel to be based at our High Wycombe site on a hybrid basis. The primary purpose of the Legal Counsel is to provide legal advisory to our Materials Analysis business.What is in it for you?At Oxford Instruments, we put our people at the heart of all we do. We embody our values of: We are Inclusive, we are Innovative, we are Trusted, and we are Purposeful. As an employee of Oxford Instruments, you will be given the development and mentorship to succeed, an environment that breeds authenticity and curiosity. We are committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive working environment, all of our people brings with them, unique perspectives and skills, varying levels of experience and a shared commitment to excellence providing an environment in which others can learn from each other, innovation is forefront of mind and collaboration flourishes. In addition, we also offer a comprehensive benefits package to include: 12:30 Friday finishes, BUPA private health insurance, dental insurance, group pension, cycle to work, tech and car schemes, as well as give as you earn and option to purchase shares, numerous discounts and 25 days holiday.The role:As a Legal Counsel for Materials Analysis, your role will be varied, and will also allow for ample opportunity to lead change and work on transformative projects, working closely with our Sales Team and with Group legal, your role encompasses the following:You will be a trusted advisor and business partner to the management team of OI Materials Analysis, handling the day-to-day legal affairs of the business. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial contracts. This includes assisting the Sales team with negotiations with customers on sales contracts, reviewing public procurement tender documents, conducting risk assessments on contracts, and ensuring all necessary approvals are obtained. Additionally, you'll handle non-sales contracts such as agency and distributor agreements and collaboration and licence agreements and play a role in supporting OI Materials Analysis in new initiatives.Enhancing contract management procedures and supporting the Group Legal team with various legal matters; as part of this, you’ll assist in developing and maintaining template documents to streamline processes.Ensuring the business complies with applicable laws, processes and procedures and offering guidance to the OI Materials Analysis team on a range of contractual, regulatory and compliance matters, including dispute resolution.The person we are looking for will be ideally:2-5 years PQE QualifiedBe in a similar role, within an in-house legal role; we are also open to hearing from those that are looking for a step-up in their careerHave knowledge within international law and jurisdictionsBe a strong communicator; you will be dealing with numerous stakeholders and the ability to establish relationships is integral to success within the role.Selection Process:For any queries on anything mentioned within the description, please contact Abby Gelder (recruiter). The first step in our process, will be to have a screening call with Abby, where you’ll learn more about the business, the role, and have the opportunity to tell Abby more about yourself. Next, successfully shortlisted candidates will meet with people from our Group Legal team, with the second/final interview to take place with the Finance Director.