International Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts

Ourjobs; Belgique; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Client, a European multinational operating in a regulated industry, seeks an International Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts to join its Legal Team. The role focuses on drafting and negotiating a broad range of international agreements and partnering with senior management.

Based in a dynamic growth environment, the successful candidate will bring 4–7 years PQE, strong English, and a track record in licensing, distribution, sponsorship and R&D contracts, with autonomous work style.

Qualifications

• European qualified lawyer with 4–7 years post-qualified experience.
• Solid experience drafting and negotiating international commercial contracts (licensing, distribution, sponsorship and R&D).
• Languages: Strong command of English; Spanish and/or Italian a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously and communicate laterally and upwardly with ease.
• Project management skills and an open, flexible response to change.
• Ability to think globally about the overall business interests and deliver results.
• Excellent communication skills and reputation as a trusted partner to business clients.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a broad range of international commercial agreements including supply, manufacturing, confidentiality, agency and distribution contracts.
• Work closely with the business and Senior Management to provide pragmatic legal solutions in a dynamic, international environment.

Skills

Contract negotiation

International law

English fluency

Autonomy

Project management

Education

European qualified lawyer

Job description

Our Client is a European multinational company operating in a regulated industry, with offices in Ticino, Switzerland. As the business continues to expand, the Group is looking to strengthen its Legal Team. The search is strictly confidential. AIMS International Italia has been exclusively retained to source an:

International Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts

Main responsibilities

The role will be responsible for drafting and negotiating a broad range of international commercial agreements, including supply, manufacturing, confidentiality, agency and distribution contracts. The position will work closely with the business and Senior Management, providing pragmatic legal solutions in a dynamic and international environment.

Candidate profile

• European qualified lawyer with around 4–7 years of post-qualified experience gained while working in private practice at a leading law firm, or in an international company.
• Solid experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts at an international level (licensing, distribution, sponsorship and R&D)
• Languages: Strong command of English. Spanish and or Italian will be a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously and communicate laterally and upwardly with ease.
• Project management skills and an open, flexible response to change.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic, growth environments and a strong reputation for delivering results.
• Ability to think globally about the interest of the overall business and not exclusively focus on the needs/interests of the local marketplace.
• Excellent communication skills and reputation for being a valued partner to business clients: quick thinker, with a clear and concise communication style.

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