Corporate Counsel

Overview

At Mitel, you will have the opportunity to help businesses connect, collaborate and provide better experiences for our customers. You will deliver valuable contributions in creating business success within our global organization utilizing your unique attributes, skills and experience. The Corporate Counsel - Commercial role will be a part of Mitel's global Legal Team and act as a business partner to international stakeholders. With a primary focus in the UK & International region, the Corporate Counsel - Commercial role will support the UK & International sales team on all aspects of the sales process, including responding to public and private sector RFPs and direct sales deals. In addition, Mitel may require legal support across a number of other functions including HR, facilities, trade compliance, litigation, procurement, corporate law /M&A etc.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the bid team in review, response and negotiation of public and private sector RFPs;
• Support the sales team in respect of any direct sales deals and with sales through our Channel Partnerships.
• Review terms and comments, draft, negotiate hardware and software, cloud, managed services, maintenance and data processing agreements.
• Draft and improve templates.
• Meet business objectives by working closely with various teams within Mitel (sales, finance, procurement, product management, information security, data protection and compliance) while ensuring risks are mitigated and managed.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and corporate policy.
• Develop Mitel's policies to align with regulatory requirements and internal strategic direction.
• Support corporate secretarial and corporate governance needs.

Requirements

• Industry or In-House experience supporting legal negotiations for the sale and/or procurement of hardware and software, cloud, managed services, maintenance and data processing agreements.
• Experience or desire to develop skills in any other functional areas.
• Must be UK qualified.
• Knowledge of and experience in public procurement law is preferable.
• Self directed and motivated with a strong ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Practical and solutions oriented.
• Strong collaboration skills with the ability to work harmoniously in a diverse and changing work environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service and organizational skills.
• Strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
• Focus on continuous process improvement.
• Experience in an international environment.
• German or other language skills are desirable.

EEO Statement

Mitel is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. Diversity makes sense for us, for our customers and for our future. We value different perspectives, skills and experiences, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.