Legal Counsel I

Hollister Incorporated; Winnersh; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

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Job summary

Hollister Incorporated in Winnersh, UK, seeks a Legal Counsel Commercial Northern Europe to provide practical, business-oriented legal support to commercial teams across UK, Ireland, Nordics & Benelux, advising on contracts, distribution and service models, and day-to-day legal matters.

You will collaborate with the global Law team, coordinate with external advisors, and support governance matters for local entities, including front-end employment law and risk management, enabling business

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer in UK or European jurisdiction; Bar admission preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years in a similar role, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of European and UK contract law, commercial law, competition law, corporate law and employment law.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English.
• Be Agile - Innovates and adapts quickly, approaching change with curiosity while persisting through obstacles.
• Be Customer Centric - Considers the needs, experiences and feedback of customers in all we do.
• Be People-Focused - Builds trust and collaborates with an inclusive and empathetic approach.
• Be Performance Driven - Operates with an ownership mindset, driving meaningful outcomes.
• Live The Schneiders’ Legacy, Our Noble Purpose - Passionately serves Our Mission and Vision, while demonstrating the Immutable Principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and commercially minded legal advice to commercial, homecare and operational teams.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer, distribution, service and cooperation agreements.
• Advice on commercial and service models, day-to-day legal questions and risk allocation in business projects.
• Support corporate and governance matters for the local entities.
• Provide front-end employment law support on matters such as employment contracts, new legal requirements and day-to-day HR-related questions.
• Work closely with local business teams and international stakeholders to enable business objectives while managing legal risks.
• Collaborate with the global Law team and colleagues across the European Law team to ensure alignment, share best practices and support cross-border initiatives.
• Coordinate with external legal advisors where specialist local advice or dispute support is required.
• Develop and deliver practical legal guidance, templates and training for business teams.

Skills

Contract law

Commercial law

Competition law

Corporate law

Employment law

Drafting and negotiation

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Education

Master's degree

UK or EU qualified lawyer

Bar admission preferred

Job description

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We Make Life More Rewarding and Dignified

Location: Winnersh
Department: Law

Summary

As Legal Counsel Commercial Northern Europe you will provide practical, business-oriented legal support to our commercial business teams and other functions across the Northern Europe region (UK, Ireland, Nordics & Benelux). You will advise on commercial contracts, distribution and service models, corporate and day-to-day legal matters, helping the business manage legal risks while enabling business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical and commercially minded legal advice to commercial, homecare and operational teams
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial agreements, including customer, distribution, service and cooperation agreements.
• Advice on commercial and service models, day-to-day legal questions and risk allocation in business projects.
• Support corporate and governance matters for the local entities
• Provide front-end employment law support on matters such as employment contracts, new legal requirements and day-to-day HR-related questions.
• Work closely with local business teams and international stakeholders to enable business objectives while managing legal risks.
• Collaborate with the global Law team and colleagues across the European Law team to ensure alignment, share best practices and support cross-border initiatives.
• Coordinate with external legal advisors where specialist local advice or dispute support is required.
• Develop and deliver practical legal guidance, templates and training for business teams.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Communicate effectively via email, phone, and virtual platforms.
• Collaborate across departments to support organizational goals.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and initiatives.
• Ensure data accuracy and confidentiality in compliance with company and legal standards.

Education & Work Requirements

• Masters Degree with a minimum of 6 years of related experience

Education & Work Preferences

• Fully qualified lawyer in the UK or another European jurisdiction; admission to a Bar is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a corporate environment.
• Strong knowledge of European and UK contract law, commercial law, competition law, corporate law and employment law.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in English.
• Be Agile - Innovates and adapts quickly, approaching change with curiosity while persisting through obstacles.
• Be Customer Centric - Considers the needs, experiences and feedback of customers in all we do.
• Be People-Focused - Builds trust and collaborates with an inclusive and empathetic approach.
• Be Performance Driven - Operates with an ownership mindset, driving meaningful outcomes.
• Live The Schneiders’ Legacy, Our Noble Purpose - Passionately serves Our Mission and Vision, while demonstrating the Immutable Principles.

What we offer

• The anticipated base salary range for this position is £70,000 - £85,000 per annum, depending on experience or other legitimate business factors
• This position is also eligible to participate in the Hollister discretionary Corporate Bonus Scheme
• Performance-related Annual Salary Review
• Group Personal Pension Scheme with 8.5% employer contribution
• Private Healthcare Insurance covering you
• Life Insurance Cover
• Group Income Protection Scheme
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays (pro-rated for part time Associates), with the option to buy/sell annual leave
• Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Family Friendly policies

About Hollister Incorporated

Hollister Incorporated is an independent, employee-owned company that develops, manufactures and markets healthcare products worldwide. The company spearheads the advancement of innovative products for ostomy care, continence care and critical care, and also creates educational support materials for patients and healthcare professionals. Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Hollister has manufacturing and distribution centers on three continents and sells in nearly 80 countries. Hollister is a wholly owned subsidiary of The Firm of John Dickinson Schneider, Inc., and is guided both by its Mission to make life more rewarding and dignified for people who use our products and services and by its Vision to grow and prosper as an independent, employee-owned company, and in the process, to become better human beings.

EOE Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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