Commercial Legal Counsel – Europe Contracts

Hollister Incorporated; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Job summary

Hollister Incorporated in Winnersh, UK, seeks a Legal Counsel Commercial Northern Europe to provide practical, business-oriented legal support to commercial teams across UK, Ireland, Nordics & Benelux, advising on contracts, distribution and service models, and day-to-day legal matters.

You will collaborate with the global Law team, coordinate with external advisors, and support governance matters for local entities, including front-end employment law and risk management, enabling business

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in UK or European jurisdiction; Bar admission preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in a similar role, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of European and UK contract law, commercial law, competition law, corporate law and employment law.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English.
• Be Agile - Innovates and adapts quickly, approaching change with curiosity while persisting through obstacles.
• Be Customer Centric - Considers the needs, experiences and feedback of customers in all we do.
• Be People-Focused - Builds trust and collaborates with an inclusive and empathetic approach.
• Be Performance Driven - Operates with an ownership mindset, driving meaningful outcomes.
• Live The Schneiders’ Legacy, Our Noble Purpose - Passionately serves Our Mission and Vision, while demonstrating the Immutable Principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and commercially minded legal advice to commercial, homecare and operational teams.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer, distribution, service and cooperation agreements.
• Advice on commercial and service models, day-to-day legal questions and risk allocation in business projects.
• Support corporate and governance matters for the local entities.
• Provide front-end employment law support on matters such as employment contracts, new legal requirements and day-to-day HR-related questions.
• Work closely with local business teams and international stakeholders to enable business objectives while managing legal risks.
• Collaborate with the global Law team and colleagues across the European Law team to ensure alignment, share best practices and support cross-border initiatives.
• Coordinate with external legal advisors where specialist local advice or dispute support is required.
• Develop and deliver practical legal guidance, templates and training for business teams.

Skills

Contract law

Commercial law

Competition law

Corporate law

Employment law

Drafting and negotiation

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Master's degree

UK or EU qualified lawyer

Bar admission preferred

Job description

Hollister Incorporated in Winnersh, UK, seeks a Legal Counsel Commercial Northern Europe to provide practical, business-oriented legal support to commercial teams across UK, Ireland, Nordics & Benelux, advising on contracts, distribution and service models, and day-to-day legal matters.

You will collaborate with the global Law team, coordinate with external advisors, and support governance matters for local entities, including front-end employment law and risk management, enabling business