Corporate Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Guildford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to support operations across Europe. This pivotal role involves managing complex commercial transactions, advising on regulatory compliance, and ensuring effective corporate governance. Candidates should possess a professional legal qualification and have a strong background in corporate law and manufacturing, with at least 8 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of proven experience with a mix of in-house and large law firm experience.
• Manufacturing experience is preferable.
• Self-motivated, polished professional thriving in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial transactions including agreements and compliance.
• Advise on corporate governance and competition law.
• Manage outside counsel and collaborate with internal legal and HR teams.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Proactive

Time Management

Problem Solving

Education

Professional Qualification (Solicitor or international equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio

Teams

Outlook

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This position is responsible to meet the goals and objectives of the organization by acting as the company Legal Counsel supporting the organization’s operations in Europe.

Essential Duties and Tasks

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Commercial transactions (commercial agreements, customer/supplier insolvency, etc.) - Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial documents, including supply, purchase, non-disclosure, service and energy, and joint development agreements.
• Corporate entity management - Lead the process on and manage the necessary secretarial, CRO, Companies House, etc., filings and governance procedures for company operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, and Switzerland.
• Competition - Advise and counsel on competition law aspects of agreements and company initiatives.
• M&A Integration - Advise and support harmonization and integration of company policies, practices, agreements, and operations.
• Trade Compliance - Provide counsel on import/export and other trade issues related to the company’s operations.
• Data privacy, including GDPR and related law compliance.
• ESG, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, modern slavery compliance.
• Advise on customer and supplier quality claims.
• Manage outside counsel.
• Work closely with the legal team, including VP Legal & Compliance, Corporate Paralegal, and Regulatory Compliance Manager, the HR team, including SVP Human Resources & Administration, and Director of HR Compliance, and the Sales, Procurement, Quality, and other teams.

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Professional Qualification (Solicitor or international equivalent)
• 8+ years of proven experience in the role. Mix of in-house experience (min 2 years) and large law firm general corporate practice required.
• Manufacturing experience is preferable; Senior Accounting Officer and related accounting governance regulations experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team and independently on projects.
• Results-driven with a focus on meeting objectives and deadlines.
• Familiarity with the packaging industry or related is a plus.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio, Teams, and Outlook.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects the privacy of confidential/sensitive information.
• Exceptional time management and organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, establishing priorities to meet deadlines.
• Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision-making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.
• Self-confident, self-motivated, polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.