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Job Description
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Senior Legal Counsel: UK (London or Coventry)
We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to provide comprehensive legal and compliance support within a dynamic international environment. This role is integral to our client's operations, requiring a proactive approach to navigating complex legal landscapes and supporting business initiatives with strategic legal guidance.
You will act as a key legal business partner for operations in UK & Ireland, providing advisory related to applicable laws and regulations this region.
- Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of contracts, including those related to construction, distribution, and other commercial agreements.
- Offer regulatory guidance on antitrust and competition law, particularly concerning distribution and channel strategies.
- Develop and maintain legal templates and standard agreements.
- Proactively identify potential legal risks and implement policies and procedures to mitigate them.
- Oversee and manage claims, disputes, and litigation processes.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies, including the facilitation of legal training programs.
- Provide ongoing local legal support in collaboration with global legal teams.
Qualifications:
- Fully qualified legal professional with a Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent credentials.
- Native level fluency in English, additional languages are beneficial.
- Demonstrated experience working within an in-house legal team, preferably in a multinational corporation.
- Strong ability to collaborate with business stakeholders, providing strategic legal advice and addressing key commercial and legal concerns.
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with a commercial mindset and the ability to work effectively within diverse teams.
- The chance to work alongside cross-regional and international teams, enhancing your global legal expertise.
- Competitive salary and company benefits.
- Clear opportunities for career development and professional growth.