Counsel

Emerson; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in legal consulting in Aberdeen, Scotland, seeks a Counsel to provide broad legal advice across various areas. You will advise business units on legal issues, support audits, and ensure compliance with policies and regulations. The ideal candidate will have a law degree, a license to practice in the UK, and 24 years of relevant experience. This full-time position offers opportunities for professional growth and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Employee wellbeing benefits

Flexible time off plans

Healthcare plans

Qualifications

• 24 years of relevant legal experience in a commercial environment.
• Comfortable working with senior management.
• Able and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Advising business units on a wide range of legal issues.
• Providing liaison support between management and outside counsel.
• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating agreements.

Skills

Excellent written and spoken English skills

Intermediate MS Office skills

Legal risk management

Adaptability in dynamic environments

Communication with senior management

Education

Law degree from an accredited law school

License to practice law in Scotland, England and Wales

Job description

Description

As Counsel you will play a key role in supporting our business by providing broad and practical legal advice across multiple areas of law. From day one you'll work closely with experienced colleagues who will guide and mentor you while giving you the chance to take on increasing responsibility and independence as you develop. Although your main focus will be on your designated business unit(s) or region you will also have the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects across Europe working directly with the Senior Associate General Counsel and General Counsel Europe.

This position may be based in any European country with an Emerson office with a preference for Aberdeen Scotland.

Applications are welcome!

In This Role Your Responsibilities Will Be :

• Advising business units on a wide range of legal issues with some supervision.
• Providing liaison support between management Emerson Legal groups and outside counsel.
• Reviewing drafting and negotiating agreements (supplier HR related etc.).
• Researching and advising on regulatory frameworks and local content requirements.
• Supporting audits self-assessments investigations and regulatory inquiries.
• Ensuring compliance with Emerson policies laws and regulations and providing timely updates to management.
• Supporting strategic projects policy implementation due diligence and post-acquisition integration.
• Staying informed on legal and regulatory developments and providing input to team initiatives.

Who You Are :

You will be a trusted advisor who applies sound professional judgment integrity and strong business sense in every aspect of your work. As a confident communicator you can clearly and effectively explain complex legal concepts to senior management and non-legal partners. You thrive in dynamic environments showing adaptability and comfort when navigating ambiguity and managing multiple priorities. Focused and dedicated you feel a sense of accomplishment in safeguarding and improving Emerson’s reputation. With a self-motivated and proactive approach you are eager to gain exposure to a wide variety of legal and business matters.

For This Role You Will Need :

• Law degree from an accredited law school
• License to practice law in Scotland England and Wales or one of the Nordic jurisdictions (preferred) or another major European jurisdiction (may be accepted)
• 24 years of relevant legal experience in a commercial and international environment (in‑house or private practice)
• Excellent written and spoken English skills
• Intermediate MS Office skills
• Able and willing to travel
• Comfortable working with senior management

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart :

• Additional European language skills
• Prior in‑house legal experience within an international matrix company
• Displayed skill in balancing legal risk with business needs and giving practical advice
• Experience in regulatory compliance M&A legal integration or managing outside counsel

Our Culture & Commitment to You :

At Emerson we prioritise a workplace where every employee is valued respected and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation collaboration and diverse perspectives because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship training or leadership opportunities we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognise the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritise providing competitive benefit plans to meet yours and your family’s physical mental financial and social needs. We provide wellbeing benefits healthcare plans and eyecare benefits centred around professional development Employee Assistance Program employee resource groups recognition and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans including paid family leave (maternal adoption and paternal) and holiday leave.

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Legal

Vacancy : 1