Junior Legal Counsel
About Huawei Research and Development UK Limited
Founded in 1987, Huawei is a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices. We have 207,000 employees and operate in over 170 countries and regions, serving more than three billion people around the world.
Our vision and mission is to bring digital to every person, home and organization for a fully connected, intelligent world. To this end, we will drive ubiquitous connectivity and promote equal access to networks; bring cloud and artificial intelligence to all four corners of the earth to provide superior computing power where you need it, when you need it; build digital platforms to help all industries and organizations become more agile, efficient, and dynamic; redefine user experience with AI, making it more personalized for people in all aspects of their life, whether they’re at home, in the office, or on the go.
This spirit of innovation has led Huawei to work in close partnership with leading academic institutions in the UK to develop and refine the latest technologies. With a shared commitment to innovation and progress, both parties have worked together to achieve common goals and establish a strong partnership. The partnership between UK and Huawei help to develop the technologies of the future that will transform the way we all communicate, work and live.
For the past 30 years we have maintained an unwavering focus, rejecting shortcuts and easy opportunities that don't align with our core business. With a practical approach to everything we do, we concentrate our efforts and invest patiently to drive technological breakthroughs.
This strategic focus is a reflection of our core values:
- staying customer-centric,
- inspiring dedication,
- persevering,
- Growing by reflection
Huawei Research and Development UK Limited Overview
Huawei’s vision is a fully connected, intelligent world. To achieve this, we work to inspire passion for basic research around the world. Our combined passion drives development across the global innovation value chain. Huawei has the largest Research and Development organization in the world with 96,000+ employees in research centers around the globe. In the UK, we already have design centers in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh and Ipswich. We continue to explore and define new research directions and new services. We have expanded our collaborations with academic researchers; researched new network architectures, integration of communications and key enabling technologies; and developed the fundamental theories of these technologies. We invite you to join us on this exciting journey and drive your career forward.
Job Summary
The focus of this legal role will be for general commercial, corporate and compliance matters arising from our research and manufacturing work in the UK. We are happy to consider existing in-house lawyers as well as private practice lawyers with previous secondment, in-house experience or a demonstrable commercial outlook in their working practice.
This role is to support Huawei across a broad range of commercial and compliance matters in relation to its UK research centres in Cambridge, London, Ipswich and Edinburgh. You will be able to provide practical legal advice to business units and management on all legal issues arising from Huawei’s research, development and manufacturing activities in the UK as well supporting on internal compliance, staff training and ad hoc legal matters. You will be part of the UK and global legal team and will therefore have the opportunity to work closely with Huawei‘s affiliates across Europe and China to build and maintain strong relationships in key areas of operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Advise the business on a full range of contracting issues ranging from hardware/software procurement through to research partnerships and business development/marketing arrangements.
- Responsibility for reviewing and drafting general commercial contracts and other documents (e.g. NDAs, master service agreements, master procurement agreements, terms and conditions, SOWs, research and development contracts with academic and commercial partners, consulting agreements, technical testing agreements and general procurement contracts (e.g. for real estate/materials/equipment);
- Support the business with key areas of statutory compliance including anti-bribery, modern slavery, data protection and export control.
- Conduct training sessions on compliance issues and other key areas for the business (e.g. anti-bribery, data protection, confidentiality/trade secrets, business conduct and other compliance activities), tailored to Huawei’s specific business and HR requirements. Delivering legal updates to ensure the teams are kept informed on relevant legislation changes and implications for Huawei.
- Support special acquisitions/strategic projects and certain corporate-related matters.
- Assist in developing and overseeing the implementation of legal policies and support for compliance initiatives across all of our research centres in the UK.
- Working as part of the European legal team to identify and support issues of regional importance.
- Horizon scanning and advising management on new developments or business risks which may impact Huawei’s operations in the UK.
This job description is only an outline of the tasks, responsibilities and outcomes required of the role. The jobholder will carry out any other duties as may be reasonably required by his/her line manager. The job description and personal specification may be reviewed on an ongoing basis in accordance with the changing needs of Huawei Research and Development UK Limited.
Person Specification:
Required:
- UK qualified solicitor or barrister with 2 to 4 years post qualification experience either in private practice or in a relevant in-house role. Candidates outside this range who can demonstrate their ability to perform the duties of the role will still be considered.
- Excellent knowledge of UK commercial law/contracts together with related areas of statutory compliance (e.g. ABC, modern slavery, data protection).
- Good knowledge of intellectual property and data privacy issues.
- Able to explain issues in plain English without legal jargon.
- Good drafting skills – able to work with existing templates and to create bespoke wording/documents as required by the business.
- An ability to work closely with a variety of stakeholders on a local and global basis to develop strong working relationships.
- A commercial outlook, understanding business needs.
- Good academic qualifications from a top tier university.
- Ability to work under pressure and to make sound decisions.
- A self-starter – able to work both alone and as part of a team
- Excellent planning, attention to detail, organisational and time management skills with the ability to work to tight time schedules, prioritising and handling conflicting demands
Desired:
- Previous experience of an in-house environment
- Experience working on cross-border deals with colleagues/third parties from a variety of jurisdictions and legal systems
- Knowledge of employment law and/or real estate issues
- Familiarity with research projects between academia and business - knowledge of university decision-making and stakeholder processes
- Experience of working with UK Government on export control and other related issues
What we offer
- 33 days annual leave entitlement per year (including UK public holidays)
- Group Personal Pension
- Life insurance
- Private medical insurance
- Medical expense claim scheme
- Employee Assistance Program
- Cycle to work scheme
- Company sports club and social events
- Additional time off for learning and development
- Locations
- Huawei Cambridge Research Center
Huawei Cambridge Research Center
Workplace & culture
This is a place where expertise and passion come together to unlock something really special to create an exciting future. Working at Huawei R&D UK, you will meet dedicated people who are passionate to bring the best product and service to customers.
About Huawei R&D UK
Huawei’s vision is a fully connected, intelligent world.
To achieve this, we work to inspire passion for basic research around the world. Our combined passion drives development across the global innovation value chain. Huawei has the largest Research and Development organization in the world with 96,000+ employees in research centers around the globe. In the UK, we already have design centers in Cambridge, London, Edinburgh, Ipswich and Bristol. We continue to explore and define new research directions and new services. We have expanded our collaborations with academic researchers; researched new network architectures, integration of communications and key enabling technologies; and developed the fundamental theories of these technologies.
Junior Legal Counsel
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