Regional Counsel - copy

TN United Kingdom; Goole; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading global organization as a Regional Counsel, where you will play a pivotal role in advising on commercial agreements and compliance matters. This hybrid position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior business leaders while managing external legal resources. With a strong focus on risk management and compliance, you will help implement the company’s Code of Ethics and ensure robust compliance programs are in place. This role not only promises professional growth but also offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package, including a defined benefit pension scheme and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

25 Days Paid Holiday

Private Medical Insurance

Free Lunch in On-Site Restaurant

Access to Share Plans

Free Parking on Croda Sites

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in legal practice or in-house roles.
• Experience in commercial agreements and compliance issues.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on commercial agreements and compliance issues.
• Identify risks and provide solutions to minimize liability.
• Manage instructions to external Legal Counsel.

Skills

Commercial Agreements

Compliance Issues

Risk Management

Dispute Resolution

SaaS Contracts

Data Protection

Education

Qualified Lawyer (6+ years PQE)

Job description

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Croda is a FTSE100 organisation where we truly believe our people are our difference. This, along with our values of Innovative, Responsible, and Together, create our purpose: ‘SmartScience to Improve Lives’. With over 6,000 employees globally, we specialise in the research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science and Consumer Care markets.

As our business aims to deliver its ambitious growth strategy, we are looking for a Regional Counsel to join our EMEA Legal team. This role is responsible for advising our businesses in the UK (Croda’s Global HQ), Sweden, and the Netherlands on a broad range of commercial and compliance topics.

Please note, this role will cover a 14-month period of maternity leave.

Who We’re Looking For:

At Croda, we believe our people are the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment where you can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.

• 6+ years PQE
• Experience gained in either private practice or in-house roles providing pragmatic and business-friendly advice
• Chemical or manufacturing experience is helpful but not essential
• Experience working in a dynamic and challenging legal environment supporting business priorities
• Exposure to supply agreements, collaboration agreements & licenses, SaaS contracts, and data protection would be advantageous

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Providing advice on a broad range of legal and compliance issues, mainly commercial agreements, collaboration agreements, licenses, IT SaaS agreements, and compliance issues. Advising on disputes and litigation when needed.
• Identifying areas of risk and liability and providing solutions to minimise or eliminate them.
• Working closely with senior contacts within the business and instructing external professional service providers.
• Making complex decisions with high accountability and responsibility.
• Managing instructions to external Legal Counsel and supervising external lawyers, including in litigation and disputes.
• Supporting the implementation and monitoring of Croda’s Code of Ethics, Code of Conduct, and related policies.
• Ensuring appropriate compliance programmes are in place across the region, supported by training programmes.

What We Offer:

Join a global organisation with numerous opportunities for growth and leadership. The successful candidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Free lunch in on-site restaurant
• Access to share plans
• Free parking on Croda sites

Additional Information:

This is a hybrid position based at our Cowick site.

If you require any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience issues with our online application, please email us.

Croda is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief.