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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in commercial law, competition law, data protection, and privacy, with a strong ability to negotiate complex transactions and provide strategic legal advice. Proven leadership in managing high-performing legal teams and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver practical solutions.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Qualified Solicitor In England & Wales10+ Years Post-Qualification ExperienceNegotiating Complex Commercial TransactionsStrong Knowledge Of Competition LawStakeholder Management
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Hard Skills
Commercial LawData ProtectionPrivacy LawCorporate GovernanceCybersecurityAI RegulationsAnti-CorruptionFinancial RegulationsNegotiation SkillsProblem-Solving
Soft Skills
Strong CommunicationInfluencing SkillsResilienceAdaptabilityCustomer-Focused
Certifications & Qualifications
Qualified SolicitorSolicitor Or Advocate In Scotland
Industry Keywords
Legal SupportCompliance RisksCommercial TransactionsChannel ArrangementsCross-Functional CollaborationHigh-Performing Legal TeamSmart-Risk CultureBusiness PrioritiesGo-To-Market InitiativesLow-Risk Matters
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesCyber Security
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead legal support for HP’s UK & Ireland commercial activities
- Provide strategic and practical advice while managing legal, regulatory, and compliance risks
- Support and negotiate complex hardware, services, managed services, subscription, SaaS, and technology transactions
- Advise on commercial law, competition law, data protection and privacy, channel and distribution arrangements, consumer protection, disputes and claims, and corporate governance
- Partner with business, compliance, finance, procurement, and other stakeholders to deliver practical solutions
- Collaborate with Corporate Legal, Employment Legal, Litigation, Global Trade, Privacy, and Government Affairs teams
- Review and influence global templates, policies, programs, business models, product offerings, and go-to-market initiatives
- Develop guidance, playbooks, and self-service tools to improve scalability and reduce dependency on Legal for low-risk matters
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing legal team
- Promote a smart-risk culture balancing legal, regulatory, and policy considerations with business priorities and customer needs
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior business leaders and report to the VP & AGC, Head of Legal EMEA
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales, Solicitor or Advocate in Scotland, or another equivalent UK legal qualification
- Typically 10+ years of post-qualification experience in a leading law firm and/or in-house legal department
- Strong experience negotiating and advising on complex commercial, technology, services, software, and channel transactions
- Strong knowledge of competition law, data protection and privacy, consumer protection, cybersecurity, AI, corporate governance, anti-corruption, and financial regulations
- Ability to monitor legal developments, anticipate business impact, and provide practical, forward-looking advice
- Experience supporting senior business stakeholders in a complex, cross-functional, international environment
- Proven experience managing, coaching, and developing high-performing legal professionals and teams
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively with little to no management oversight
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Strong commercial judgment and pragmatic problem-solving skills
- Ability to make timely decisions while navigating ambiguity and competing priorities
- Customer-focused, business-oriented, and solution-driven
- Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
- Resilient, adaptable, and effective under pressure
Benefits
Comp & perks- Equal employment opportunity regardless of protected characteristics
- No shift premium (United Kingdom)