Corporate Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Corporate Legal Counsel in Warrington to support operations across Europe. The role involves negotiating commercial agreements, ensuring compliance with various legal aspects including GDPR, and coordinating with internal teams. Ideal candidates should have extensive legal experience, strong communication skills, and relevant industry knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of proven experience including in-house 2 years.
• Familiarity with packaging industry preferred.
• Manufacturing experience and accounting governance knowledge are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating wide range of commercial documents.
• Leading governance procedures for company operations in the UK, Ireland, Germany, and Switzerland.
• Ensuring data privacy compliance including GDPR.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Judgment

Problem Solving

Education

Solicitor or equivalent professional qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Visio

Teams

Outlook

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Corporate Legal Counsel, Warrington, Cheshire

Client: ProAmpac

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Posted:

28.06.2025

Expiry Date:

12.08.2025

Job Description:

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

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide range of commercial documents, including supply, purchase, non-disclosure, service, energy, and joint development agreements.
• Leading the process and managing filings and governance procedures for company operations in the UK, Ireland, and as necessary, Germany and Switzerland.
• Advising on competition law aspects of agreements and company initiatives.
• Supporting the harmonization and integration of company policies, practices, and operations related to M&A.
• Providing counsel on import/export and trade compliance issues.
• Ensuring data privacy compliance, including GDPR.
• Advising on ESG, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, and modern slavery compliance.
• Handling customer and supplier quality claims.
• Managing outside counsel relationships.
• Collaborating with various internal teams, including legal, HR, sales, procurement, and quality.

Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Solicitor or equivalent professional qualification.
• Minimum of 8 years of proven experience, including at least 2 years in-house and experience in large law firms.
• Manufacturing experience and knowledge of accounting governance preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Results-driven with strong organizational skills.
• Familiarity with the packaging industry is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Teams, Outlook.
• Maintains confidentiality and handles sensitive information responsibly.
• Strong time management skills and ability to handle multiple projects.
• Proactive with sound judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated professional thriving in a fast-paced environment.