Legal Counsel - Procurement

Overview

At Atos, as the global leader in secure and decarbonized digital, our purpose is to help design the future of the information space. Together we bring the diversity of our people's skills and backgrounds to make the right choices with our clients, for our company and for our own futures. The future is our choice. The world's businesses, institutions, and communities rely on reliable and responsive digital foundations.

Where Career meets Impact - if independence and innovation appeal, while working inhouse for a major technology organisation, we would like to speak to you about your next career move.

Reporting to a Senior Counsel, you will have the opportunity to work independently, bringing your prior knowledge of commercial and supplier procurement related matters to the fore and developing further in both areas. You will be actively shaping legal strategy with suppliers, tackling daily corporate compliance, and guiding complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Working closely with our procurement department, both locally and at group level, on all supplier related matters and negotiations
• Manage and coordinate the handling of complex and varied legal and transactional matters
• Lead and execute end-to-end complex projects with suppliers and procurement
• Review, drafting, and negotiating of a wide variety of commercial and procurement related contracts working closely with Atos commercial, procurement and sales leads
• Advising in contract reviews and approval processes

Working Pattern

Atos has a hybrid working model, with flexibility for a good work/life balance. This means working alongside colleagues and the wider business from our London office 1-2 days per week.

Key skills and experience

Within our team we see a rich combination of experience, knowledge, skills, and personal attributes. We would like to talk to you about the following:

• Ability to operate as an independent advisor at a senior level and to build and maintain strong and collaborative relationships both internally and externally
• In-depth understanding of how business operates and how legal issues affect the organisation
• Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives
• Previous experience in the IT or technology sector or comparable industry and/or experience from law firm or inhouse legal function

About Atos

Atos is a global leader in digital transformation. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high performance computing, the Group provides tailored end-to-end solutions for all industries in 71 countries. A pioneer in decarbonization services and products, Atos is committed to a secure and decarbonized digital for its clients. Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris.

The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.

Summary of Benefits

• Pension - matching contribution up to 10%.
• Private Medical Cover + Range of Health & Wellbeing offerings.
• Life Assurance & Income Protection
• 25 days of Annual leave
• Flex benefits system - personalised choice of wide array of further benefits.

As a Disability Confident employer, we encourage applications from all applicants, especially differently abled applicants. We aim to ensure that those who meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. We are committed and willing to making reasonable adjustments to the application and assessment process to accommodate your needs.

We are a care leaver friendly employer; if you require additional support with your application, please contact our recruiter or send an email to our dedicated mailbox -

Here at Atos, diversity and inclusion are embedded in our DNA. Read more about our commitment to a fair work environment for all. Atos is a recognized leader in ESG criteria with CSR commitments. Learn more about our ESG practices and sustainability initiatives.

Learn more about us

Choose your future. Learn more about Atos: we embrace diversity as the engine of ingenuity for our clients and strive to create a culture where people feel supported. We are committed to fighting climate change, promoting digital inclusion, and ensuring trust in data management.