Legal Counsel EMEA - IT/Technology

Michael Page Legal; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is looking for a Legal Counsel EMEA to provide legal support and manage compliance across the organization. The role requires a qualified solicitor or barrister with strong negotiation skills and a keen understanding of commercial law. Offering a competitive salary of £60,000 to £85,000 plus benefits including a hybrid work model and a performance-related bonus. Applications are encouraged from talented candidates in Bracknell.

Benefits

Car allowance

Stock options

Performance-related bonus

Comprehensive pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of commercial law and proven ability to negotiate complex contracts.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to sales for contract conclusions.
• Manage compliance employee processes and provide training.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to assess legal risks.

Skills

Commercial law expertise

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Understanding of EMEA laws

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister

Job description

Overview

Commercial lawyer in EMEA covering all aspects of EMEA Legal work such as commercial, academic network, HR, compliance & Co Sec.

Client Details

A pivotal leader in electronic design, the company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware and IP that turn design concepts into reality.

Their customers are the world's most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to systems for the most dynamic market applications including consumer, hyper scale computing, 5G communications, automotive, aerospace industrial and health.

Description

Responsibilities

• Provide Legal support to our Sales teams to enable them to conclude licensing, services and other commercial contracts, including conducting negotiations with customers and their legal advisors.
• Collaborate with and coordinate closely with other members of the Legal, Sales, HR, Procurement and Marketing teams, and manage outside counsel, to drive desired outcomes.
• Assist in handling disputes, litigation, and questions relating to intellectual property and IT ownership.
• Partner with, and manage obligations to distributors and other ecosystem partners.
• Manage employee processes to ensure compliance with our code of business conduct and related policies and provide training to staff on best practice in compliance matters.
• Collaborate cross-functionally and globally to anticipate and assess emerging legal risk areas across the company, resolve issues and mitigate risks.
• Prepare reports for our executive management team, board and board committees regarding contract escalations and the operation and status of our compliance programs.
• Handle other Legal matters as needed to help our EMEA business achieve its desired outcomes.

Profile

A successful Legal Counsel EMEA should have:

• A qualified solicitor or barrister with a strong understanding of commercial law.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex contracts and agreements.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.
• Familiarity with EMEA regional laws and regulations is advantageous.

Job Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £60,000 to £85,000, depending on experience.
• Car allowance and stock options as part of the benefits package.
• Performance-related bonus
• Hybrid working - must be able to commute to Bracknell by car.
• Comprehensive pension scheme with employer contributions.

If you are a talented Legal Counsel EMEA looking for your next challenge, we encourage you to apply today!