Junior Legal Counsel / Solicitor

Put simply, our mission is to provide the solutions and the team behind the best experiences for the world's leading brands-wherever and whenever they are needed.

With 170,000 people working across the globe, Foundever securely connects brands with their customers 9 million times daily, in over 60 languages. Our global footprint makes us one of the few truly global players in the BPO industry.

The Opportunity at a glance

Foundever is looking for a Junior Legal Counsel / Solicitor to join our in-house legal team. You will be involved in a range of activities to support and protect our business; however, your primary focus will be on reviewing commercial contracts for both existing and new client agreements. This is a hands-on role requiring both tactical execution and longer-term strategy. Crucially, you must be able to interact and negotiate effectively with internal stakeholders and clients.

Although this role is home-based, you must be able to travel nationally to attend internal and client meetings as required. We are seeking someone with 2-4 years' PQE, ideally with experience as in-house counsel in the private sector.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, pension, and up to a 30% annual performance-related bonus scheme.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and review contracts, including customer, vendor, and data processing agreements.
• Provide legal support across HR, operations, compliance, privacy, and corporate security, including internal and external investigations.
• Communicate directly with clients and vendors.
• Analyse legislation, business practices, and policies, advising on risks related to global data privacy and security.
• Collaborate with operations, compliance, data protection officers, IT, and security teams on legal implications of business practices.
• Research and assess legal issues, including contracts, labour disputes, works council matters, and territorial expansion.
• Assist in legal dispute representation and approve client communications from a legal perspective.
• Handle routine legal assignments independently.
• Uphold Foundever's policies on ethics and integrity.
• Perform additional duties as required.

Your Profile & Experience

• Experience: Minimum 2 years PQE in commercial contract law with data protection expertise.
• Communication: Ability to engage effectively at all levels with stakeholders and clients.
• Business Acumen: Strategic decision-making with a broad organisational perspective.
• Financial Awareness: Understanding key financial indicators and their impact.
• Adaptability: Ability to manage diverse tasks and adjust communication styles.
• Positive Attitude: Maintaining professionalism during challenging interactions.
• Technical Skills: Proficient in MS Office, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel & Outlook.
• Critical Thinking: Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Industry Knowledge: Understanding of business management and industry standards.
• Background: Must pass a clear criminal background check.

Assessment Process

We will be conducting a 3 stage assessment process for this role where you will undertake the following:

• 1st Stage - Remote introductory telephone conversation with the hiring manager.
• 2nd Stage - Paper Based exercise completed 24 hours before onsite Interview (Location to be agreed) comprising of role play and competency based questions.
• 3rd Stage - Cultural alignment conversation with UK General Manager and Chief Legal Officer.

If you believe you match our role profile criteria we would love to hear from you.