Legal Counsel

Role: Legal Counsel
Location: Manchester – Hybrid

Thanks for checking out our job opening; we are excited that YOU are interested in learning more about NCC Group.

We are on a mission to make society a safer and more secure place. Our people are the ones who make that possible; a global community of talented individuals working together towards a safer future.

We aim to create an environment where everyone can reach their full potential. We work together, we are brilliantly creative, we embrace difference and we want you to join in our mission, to make the world safer and more secure.

Take a look at our website here to learn more about why we’re one of the leading global Cyber Security and Risk Mitigation business… https://www.nccgroup.com/uk/

The Opportunity:

Working in the in-house legal team for UK as part of the wider global legal function, you will be responsible for providing pragmatic, commercial, legal advice across a range of legal areas as part of a well-respected and dynamic in-house legal function. Opportunity to work in a high profile and thought-provoking area of the tech industry, both at a national and international level.

This role involves drafting, advising on and negotiating commercial contracts and providing competent legal advice on a broad range of matters. Matters include data protection and privacy, disputes, IP, employment or real property. The team is also asked to advise on policy related to cyber security more generally.

The legal counsel will liaise closely with the global legal team to ensure a consistent approach is taken – for example when considering risk, processes and new services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Understanding the business and its services.

• Building relations with stakeholders and being seen as a trusted advisor.

• Co-ordinating with NCC Group lawyers globally.

• Working as a “regional expert” on client contracts across the UK region, delivering commercial and pragmatic advice, and from time to time, working on contracts from other regions.

• Supporting internal functions (e.g. finance, marketing etc) on any legal matters.

• Reviewing and maintaining standard legal documents, processes and templates, collaborating with the relevant teams on any suggested changes and implementing these where necessary.

• Implementing new processes and technology for the continuous improvement of the legal team.

Key Competencies:

• The role’s central competency is to be able to provide sound legal advice, which takes account of the business’ risk appetite, to NCC Group. 

• Some experience of commercial contracts is essential. Experience in other relevant areas of law is advantageous. 

• Experience of services similar to those of NCC Group is advantageous – namely, professional services in the technology sector. An interest in cyber security is essential! 

• Experience of working in an in-house environment is advantageous. 

• Fluency in English is essential; other relevant language skills are advantageous. 

Other Expected Competencies:

• Ability to effectively develop strong working relationships with colleagues, and rapport with customers, partners and suppliers. 

• Applies commercial understanding and strategic input when providing support. 

• Stays curious, gaining in-depth knowledge of the NCC Group, its operating model, and commercial pressures. 

• Awareness and understanding of potential risk factors to the NCC Group, applying knowledge, judgment, and experience to mitigate risk. 

• Understands, works within and champions legal, regulatory and organisational standards. 

• Drives value through informed and detailed advice to key decision-makers. 

• Build understanding of other functions and external factors to provide insightful and innovative solutions. 

• Challenges constructively to achieve results that are in the NCC Group’s best interests. 

• Understands NCC Group vision and team strategy and delivers results. 

• Proactively captures and shares knowledge for the use and benefit of the legal function. 

• Recognises the value of and supports continuous improvement, providing output that makes a difference to colleagues. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Admitted as a solicitor in England and Wales.

• As a guide, 4-6 years of post-qualification legal experience with a strong focus on commercial contracts experience, obtained working in a law firm and/or in-house.

Behaviours:

• Focusing on Clients and Customers

• Working as One NCC

• Always Learning

• Being Inclusive and Respectful

About NCC Group 

The NCC Group family has over 2,200 members located all around the world, providing a trusted advisory service to 15,000 customers. Born in the UK, we have now have offices in North America, Canada, Europe, Asia- Pacific and United Arab Emirates.

We are passionate about helping our customers to protect their brand, value and reputation against the ever-evolving threat landscape. We fuel that passion with investment in our people and our business. 

Our values and code of ethics are at the heart of how we operate – we work together, we are brilliantly creative and we embrace difference. We treat everyone and everything with equal respect. We want to create an environment where all colleagues feel psychologically, emotionally and physically safe to be authentic, sharing their personal experiences to represent the diversity of the world they live in, and have equal opportunity to achieve their best. 

About your application 

We review every application received and will get in touch if your skills and experience match what we’re looking for. If you don’t hear back from us within 10 days, please don’t be too disappointed – we may keep your CV on our database for any future vacancies and we would encourage you to keep an eye on our career opportunities as there may be other suitable roles. 

If you do not want us to retain your details, please email [email protected]. All personal data is held in accordance with the NCC Group Privacy Policy. We are committed to diversity and flexibility in the workplace. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you during the application process, please tell us at any stage. 

Please note that this role involves mandatory pre-employment background checks due to the nature of the work NCC Group does. To apply, you must be willing and able to undergo the vetting process. This role being advertised will be subject to BS7858 screening as a mandatory requirement. 

as a mandatory requirement.