Junior In-house Lawyer

FLIR Systems, Inc.; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Chelmsford is seeking a Junior Lawyer to join their compliance team. This role involves supporting compliance programs, maintaining corporate governance, and providing legal advisory on various matters. Candidates must have at least one year of legal experience and demonstrate commercial awareness. This position offers an opportunity to thrive in a dynamic environment and make a meaningful impact within the organization.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of legal experience required.
• Experience in reviewing commercial contracts is essential.
• Must demonstrate commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Support compliance programs including ethics and data privacy.
• Maintain corporate records and prepare board resolutions.
• Provide legal advice on regulatory compliance and corporate issues.
• Assist in managing disputes and litigation with external counsel.
• Conduct due diligence for acquisitions and integrate new businesses.
• Review NDAs and commercial agreements.
• Deliver training on legal topics.

Skills

Legal experience

Commercial awareness

Contract review

Job description

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Junior Lawyer to join the compliance function of the team at Teledyne. You will report to the General Counsel for Digital Imaging (Europe, EMEA, and APAC).

Your responsibilities:

1. Compliance and Risk Management:
   - Support the implementation and monitoring of compliance programs, including ethics and data privacy programs.
   - Assist in identifying and mitigating legal risks related to business operations.
2. Corporate Governance:
   - Maintain corporate records and filings.
   - Support the preparation of board resolutions and ensure compliance with corporate governance standards.
3. Legal Advisory:
   - Provide day-to-day legal advice to internal teams on various matters, regulatory compliance, and corporate issues.
   - Conduct legal research and draft memos, policies, and guidelines.
4. Dispute Resolution:
   - Assist in managing disputes and litigation, coordinating with external counsel when necessary.
   - Help resolve legal issues efficiently and effectively.
5. Mergers and Acquisitions:
   - Assist with due diligence of potential acquisition targets and integration of new businesses.
6. Reviewing and advising on NDAs and commercial agreements.
7. Training and Education:
   - Deliver training sessions on legal topics such as data protection, intellectual property, and contract management.

We seek individuals who thrive on making an impact and enjoy being part of a winning team.

Minimum requirements:

• Legal experience (minimum 1 year)
• Experience in reviewing commercial contracts or related commercial experience
• Commercial awareness

At Teledyne, we are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. All employees must comply with applicable laws, regulations, and rules. Our reputation for honesty, integrity, and high ethics is as important as our innovative sensing solutions.