Legal Counsel

Computershare; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global financial administration leader in Bristol seeks a Legal Counsel - Corporate Services for managing legal governance and providing legal advice across the EMEA region. The ideal candidate is a UK-qualified Solicitor with experience in general legal principles, M&A, and compliance. This role offers flexible working and a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible work

Health and wellbeing rewards

Stock purchase plan

Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Demonstrable knowledge in legal areas of accountability.
• Prepared to develop expertise in multiple legal disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice to non-lawyer colleagues.
• Work with Business Line lawyers on challenges and opportunities.
• Manage M&A transactions and due diligence.
• Anticipate and communicate legal concerns.
• Ensure compliance across legal entities.
• Instruct and manage outside counsel.

Skills

General English legal principles

Legal principles of EMEA countries

Professional ethics

Analytical skills

Drafting and negotiation

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Legal analysis

Language skills

Education

UK-qualified Solicitor

Job description

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Responsibilities

The Legal Counsel - Corporate Services, EMEA is responsible for managing, directing, and providing legal advice relating to Computershare's corporate activities and governance within the team's areas of accountability across the EMEA region.

1. Delivery of pragmatic, timely, high-quality legal advice to non-lawyer colleagues and other lawyers.
2. Integrated working with Business Line lawyers to anticipate and respond to challenges and opportunities for Computershare's businesses.
3. Working closely with the Group Corporate Development function, associated Business Unit representatives, and designated lawyers across the Corporate Services function on M&A transactions, as well as Business Line lawyers in the delivery of due diligence.
4. Anticipating, identifying, and communicating issues of legal concern.
5. Keeping informed of legal and market developments relevant to our businesses and evaluating their impact.
6. Formulating policies to ensure consistent legal and regulatory compliance across Business Lines and legal entities.
7. Instructing and managing outside counsel.
8. Adhering to the legal governance framework, policies, systems, standards, and procedures in all aspects of your work.
9. Championing and promoting integrity and ethical decision-making.

What will you bring to the role?

The Legal Counsel - Corporate Services, EMEA will have demonstrable knowledge in the team's areas of accountability and be prepared to develop expertise in multiple legal disciplines. As Legal Counsel, you will be a UK-qualified Solicitor with generalist in-house experience.

Skills/experience required:

1. Deep familiarity with general English legal principles and procedures.
2. Familiarity with the legal principles and systems of other countries in the EMEA region, in particular the Republic of Ireland and the Channel Islands.
3. A high degree of professional ethics and integrity.
4. Sound judgment and ability to analyze situations and information.
5. Experience in drafting and negotiation.
6. Excellent ability to communicate effectively across a diverse community of people and cultures, adapting style to suit the audience.
7. Well organized and able to prioritize and manage competing workload demands.
8. Confident and assertive while remaining approachable.
9. Adaptable and able to take on a variety of tasks.
10. Able to drive initiatives forward both independently and as part of a team.
11. Experienced in detailed legal analysis and delivery of advice in the context of broader commercial strategy.
12. A drive to develop expertise in new and wide-ranging areas of law.
13. Additional European language skills (beneficial).

Rewards designed for you

Flexible work to help you find the best balance between work and lifestyle.

Health and wellbeing rewards that can be tailored to support you and your family.

Invest in our business by setting aside salary to purchase shares in our company, and you'll receive a company contribution as well.

Extra rewards ranging from recognition awards and team get-togethers to helping you invest in your future.

And more. Our welcoming and close-knit community, with experienced colleagues ready to help you grow. Our careers hub will help you find out more about our rewards and life at Computershare, visit computershare/careershub.

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About Us

A company to be proud of

We're a global leader in financial administration with over 12,000 employees across more than 22 countries. At Computershare, it's more than just a job; our open and inclusive culture means we will help you grow, move forward, and make the most of our world of opportunities.

Fairness and culture

We're dedicated to providing you with the opportunity to succeed on your own merits, starting from the application process and continuing throughout your career with us. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels valued, to remove barriers and obstacles, and to ensure equal opportunities for all. For support with accommodations or adjustments during our recruitment process, please visit computershare/access for further information.

About the Team

Our Shared Services teams support all of our business lines behind the scenes. Across the world, we have a range of specialisms that ensure the delivery of our business priorities. These include Technology, Information Security, Finance, Risk, Audit, Governance, Marketing and Communications, as well as our People team. Join our strategic team and help us look after everything from creating an amazing end-to-end employee journey to keeping our systems safe. You'll be looking after our people, our clients, and their customers, whilst maintaining our exceptional standards around the globe.

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