Associate Legal Counsel (UK&I Transactions)

About the role
For its location in Sofia, Bulgaria, DXC is looking for qualified candidates for the position of Associate Legal Counsel (UK&I Transactions), who will be part of the legal team primarily supporting DXC’s new business transactions with DXC’s end-customers within the UK and Ireland region. The primary role will be to provide legal advice, negotiate and internally govern contracts with minimum supervision in the IT services industry.

Daily challenges

• Provide legal advice to DXC’s business stakeholders, including by negotiating, analyzing, drafting and reviewing IT/outsourcing contracts with respect to complex contracting and commercial activities;

• Maintain deadlines on deliverables and communicate on an ongoing basis with business partners and internal clients about contractual issues;

• Follow internal governance procedures and create contract risk analysis reports;

• Work closely with DXC's pursuit teams on RFPs and new business opportunities;

• Guide DXC's business stakeholders and ensure compliance with rules and regulations;

• Provide legal advice and support in connection with a range of contract types for both public and private sector clients, including by drafting and reviewing change control notices and ancillary contract documents, and by conducting legal research and contract interpretation;

• Ensure legal compliance with laws, rules and regulations,

• Perform legal research when necessary to support the business;

• Work with advanced AI tools to optimize overall response times;

• Develop DXC's positions on various legal matters;

• Work as a leveraged member of a global legal team;

• Ability to work primarily from home, with no immediate oversight by the line-manager.

eXperience and skills required

• Degree in Law; a bachelor’s and/or a master’s degree obtained in the UK and/or the Republic of Ireland would be considered an advantage;

• Fluency in English language is a must (level C1 or C2 or equivalent level with full professional fluency); 

• 1-3 years of relevant professional experience, preferably in a global cross-functional team environment within an IT company or a law firm with practice on IT contracts will be considered an advantage;

• Strong understanding of the major contractual and commercial elements of IT/outsourcing services agreements and/or software licensing agreements (e.g., services, service levels, pricing concepts, payment provisions, high-risk terms affecting performance and/or payment, security requirements,) shall be considered an advantage;

• Strong legal and commercial reasoning capacity, as well as teamwork abilities and commitment.

Company benefits 
At DXC Technology, we don’t just offer jobs - we build careers. Here’s what you can look forward to when you join us:

• Enjoy competitive compensation and grow your career in a fast-paced, international environment.

• Benefit from 24 days of paid vacation to rest, explore, and recharge - plus comprehensive medical and life insurance, and monthly food vouchers to support your lifestyle.

• Access premium learning platforms, get company-sponsored certifications, and grow your skills with continuous development opportunities tailored to you.

• Get recognized through our Employee Recognition Program - your contributions deserve the spotlight.

• Refer great talent through our Employee Referral Program and get rewarded for helping shape our future.

• Enjoy discounts and special offers with your employee badge - it pays to be part of the team.

• Access 24/7 support for you and your family, with a wide range of wellbeing resources to help you thrive.

• Join meaningful initiatives that give back to the community and connect you with like-minded colleagues through fun and impactful experiences.

If you feel comfortable with the above-mentioned requirements, please send us your CV in English. 

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

DXC Technology stands for equal opportunities, namely, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation.  All recruitment decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, knowledge and experience, and relevant business requirements.