Legal Counsel

Future Electronics; Egham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global electronics firm in the UK is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide in-house legal advice across various operations in the EMEA region. The successful candidate will draft and review contracts, ensure compliance with trade regulations and GDPR, and collaborate with other legal teams. Ideal applicants are qualified lawyers with strong English skills, organizational capabilities, and a focus on problem-solving. A competitive salary and benefits await.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Range of benefits

Qualifications

• Post-qualification experience in a commercial legal role.
• Working knowledge of German is an advantage.
• Able to manage multiple priorities efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and update business contracts and agreements.
• Provide legal advice on compliance with export and import control laws.
• Ensure GDPR compliance and contribute to IP policy development.

Skills

Qualified lawyer

Fluent in English

Commercial acumen

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Law degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Exciting Opportunity for a Legal Counsel

The role is responsible for providing in-house legal advice on operational practices and procedures across multiple countries within the EMEA region. Serving a large and diverse internal client base, the position requires the ability to communicate the company’s legal position clearly and concisely to both internal stakeholders and external customers, ensuring minimal business risk and exposure. Whilst the role will be a stand‑alone position, there will be a level of work with other Legal Counsel in the EMEA region.

As the company’s legal department is headquartered in Montreal, this role will involve regular interaction and coordination with that team. In addition, the position will provide advice on a wide range of legal matters, including employment law and company secretarial issues.

Successful applicants will gain a highly competitive salary and a range of benefits.

What the role involves :

• As required draft, review and update agreements and appendices / supplemental agreements made with / by customers, including (but not limited to) Frame Agreements, Terms of Business, Bonded Inventory Managements agreements, Consignment Agreements and other business contracts.
• Review Customer Purchase Agreements and ensure that the terms therein are manageable and favourable and thereby pose minimal risk of business exposure
• Review supplier agreements for general compliance in line with customer transactions (and vice versa) with particular emphasis on warranty, indemnification provisions or defective product and patent infringement, late delivery and termination provisions
• Provide legal advice on liability and warranty terms relating to defective product / quality claims and maintaining a presence at the Quality Assurance meetings as necessary
• Review any incoming Non-Disclosure Agreements and make suggested changes whilst considering other sales terms and condition queries
• Undertake the review of office lease agreements for various Future sites within the area of responsibility.
• Gain a clear understanding of the export and import control laws and regulation applicable for trading operations in the UK, EU and US, ensuring that current processes are compliant with customs, duties, licensing, and trade regulations
• Provide necessary legal advice on trade compliance consulting the trade compliance team in EMEA and Montreal, as required
• Responsible for GDPR Compliance and continued implementation.
• Regularly undertake drafting of documents on a wide range of different topics relating to commercial or employment issues
• Assist in the defence and protection of the Company trademarks and generally help to develop and enforce the company’s IP policy.
• Work with other legal counsels within the Company based within EMEA and Montréal to use the knowledge and where possible to provide grounds of commonality
• Review insurance policy arrangements for employees, commercial terms (product recall), property, transportation etc. that are applicable for the UK

Do you have :

• Qualified lawyer with a law degree or equivalent professional qualification having held post-qualification experience in a commercial legal role within private practise or in house.
• Fluent in English both orally and in writing with working knowledge of German an advantage
• Commercially astute, highly organised and initiative-taking able to focus on resolving issues efficiently.
• Focused on solving problems.
• Able to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities while maintaining responsiveness and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills with the ability to build credibility and trust with both internal and external stakeholders.

To Apply send your CV to [e-mail]

About Us :

Headquartered in Montreal and operating in 150 locations in 40 countries around the world, Future Electronics has earned an impressive reputation for providing outstanding service and developing efficient, comprehensive global supply chain solutions.

The company’s success is largely built upon its commitment to maintain close business partnerships with suppliers and customers, coupled with the strength of its commercial and technical competencies through all stages of the design‑production cycle.

Offering the industry’s highest level of overall service, including customer‑specific programs and processes, and worldwide e‑commerce support, the company’s mission is always to Delight the Customer®.

On September 14th, 2023, it was announced that Future Electronics would be joining forces with WT Microelectronics to deliver long‑term, sustainable value to all relevant stakeholders including customers, suppliers, employees, and shareholders through the combination of two highly complementary organizations. The two organizations will continue to operate independently pending regulatory approvals.

We are committed to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion. We recruit the ‘best person for the job’ regardless of age, race, colour, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or disability - creating an inclusive working environment and culture for all our employees