Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial)

TN United Kingdom; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial), Telford

Location:

Telford, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Description:

Schneider Electric’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life is On. Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency. We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, endpoint to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle.

The role

We are recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel, to join our Global Legal Team and be responsible for providing legal and compliance support to our UK operations. As an organisation, we believe that trust is a foundational value and we put it at the heart of how we work at Schneider Electric.

Mission

You will be responsible for delivery of legal, regulatory and compliance services. You will operate as a key business partner to provide strategic support and advice, working on a wide range of commercial and compliance matters.

Location

This role supports a flexible hybrid model, allowing some home working combined with office attendance. The local offices are in London, Telford and Coventry. You should expect regular travel within the UKI zone and occasional travel to other locations in Europe as business need is determined, which may include some overnight stays.

What will you do?

1. Preparing, reviewing and supporting negotiations of a number of contracts including industry standard construction contracts
2. Reviewing and preparing templates
3. Providing claims support and overseeing litigation
4. Helping to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Group policies
5. Supporting back office functions including Real Estate, Finance & HR
6. Providing training and facilitating our compliance programs
7. Other general legal support as reasonably required by Legal Management to service the UK operations

What will help you to be successful?

1. A fully qualified solicitor authorized to practice in England with a Master’s/Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent and at least 5 years' relevant PQE in commercial law
2. Fluent in English (written and verbal) with great technological skills
3. Worked in an international company or major law firm and has a proven track record operating in a busy, fast-paced environment
4. Worked proactively and closely with business stakeholders to identify and analyse critical commercial and legal issues
5. Applied legal expertise to deliver solutions
6. Confident with fantastic interpersonal skills, commercially minded, highly organised, and able to work effectively in teams
7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
8. Able to work independently and manage large volumes of work

What do we offer?

We are offering an interesting job with a range of activities providing a high level of personal responsibility and broad prospects. Excellent opportunity to join a global company with competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunity to develop based on clear career paths, to grow through experience and exposure.

Diversity is our heritage and our future. At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation. We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve.

Apply today. You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.