Corporate Legal Counsel

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

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector seeks a Legal Counsel to support its operations across Europe. The role requires expertise in commercial agreements, corporate governance, and compliance with legal standards, including GDPR. The ideal candidate will bring over 8 years of experience, a mix of in-house and law firm background, and strong communication skills to thrive in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in legal practice required.
• Mix of in-house and law firm experience preferred.
• Manufacturing experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Review and negotiate a range of commercial agreements.
• Manage corporate governance and entity secretarial tasks.
• Advise on competition law aspects and compliance issues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Results-driven

Confidentiality

Time management

Problem-solving

Education

Professional Qualification (Solicitor or international equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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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, 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, and as necessary, 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 a plus.
• 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 fields is a plus.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Visio, Teams, and Outlook.
• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects the privacy of 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 develop solutions and/or options.
• Self-confident, self-motivated, polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.