Job title: Legal Counsel – Commercial & Technology
Location: Frimley. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Competitive with executive benefits

YOUR SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES:

• Qualified solicitor, patent attorney or barrister with experience in commercial and/or IP law, ideally gained in-house, with exposure to the defence sector, related government contracting environments, aerospace, engineering, or manufacturing industries
• Interest in technology and ability to understand complex technical and legal issues
• Ability to deliver practical legal advice across functions, including Commercial, Engineering, and Legal, in a multi-jurisdictional environment
• Confident negotiator with well-developed influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
• Commercially aware with the ability to support business objectives in technically complex areas

• Providing proactive, commercially focused legal support on technology and IP-related matters across the BAE Systems group
• Advising on complex contracts involving intellectual property and technology
• Supporting engagement with the MOD and wider UK Government on IP-related issues, ensuring alignment with BAE Systems policy positions
• Building solid working relationships across all levels of the business to become a trusted legal adviser
• Promoting awareness of IP and technology-related legal risks and ensure compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and procedures
• Contributing to the implementation of BAE Systems Intellectual Property Policy within the business
• Delivering or support legal training sessions on IP, technology law, and related topics
• Collaborating with technical and commercial teams to develop solutions that maximise value from intellectual property