Senior Corporate Counsel, EMEA Commercial

Circana, LLC.; Milano; Remoto; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading company is seeking a Senior Corporate Counsel in EMEA to support its commercial operations. This role involves negotiating various agreements and providing strategic advice on legal matters, requiring a pragmatic legal expert passionate about business and compliance. Candidates must have a strong background in law coupled with exceptional communication and negotiation skills, and the ability to thrive in a global business environment.

Competenze

• Fully qualified lawyer with strong academic background.
• Experience in global business environments and sophisticated agreement management.
• Proven ability to collaborate with diverse teams and manage multiple workstreams.

Mansioni

• Review, draft, negotiate, and interpret contracts including software and data agreements.
• Advise on legal and regulatory matters while contributing to company policy development.
• Support improvements on contract templates aligned with emerging laws.

Conoscenze

Negotiating

Strategic Advice

Contract Interpretation

Business Acumen

Communication

Formazione

Postgraduate Law Degree

Strumenti

MS Office Suite

Contract Management Tools

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Corporate Counsel, EMEA Commercial

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At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities. With us, you can always bring your full self to work. Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together. Circana is proud to be Certified by Great Place To Work. This prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Circana.

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What will you be doing?

This is a unique position for a talented, versatile, and pragmatic commercial generalist with good organizational ability, keen negotiating skill and strong business and financial acumen to support Circana’s commercial organization, as well as handle a variety of other commercial matters arising out of our operations. As a member of Circana’s legal team, you will have primary responsibility for supporting Circana' commercial activities in EMEA. Currently, the legal team is working from home with occasional in-office meetings.

Job Responsibilities

• Review, draft, negotiate and interpret a variety of agreements, including but not limited to, software, technology, and data licensing agreements, as well as other complex agreements arising out of Circana’s domestic and international operations.
• Provide ongoing and proactive strategic advice regarding operational and financial business risks and counsel on contract interpretation and potential dispute issues.
• Provide business practical guidance, ensuring alignment with company policies and industry standards.
• Advise on legal and regulatory matters in EMEA and provide direction to the commercial teams and contribute to related cross-functional projects.
• Work closely with management and legal teams in other regions on strategic initiatives affecting contracts and other commercial issues to ensure a consistent and effective approach to legal risk management.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of company policies and best practices.
• Support the ongoing improvement of contract templates in line with emerging laws and regulations across EMEA.

Requirements

• Fully qualified lawyer, postgraduate from an accredited law school with proven academic success.
• Experienced within a global business / commercial environment, including hands-on experience reviewing, drafting, negotiating, and interpreting a variety of sophisticated agreements.
• Preference for experience in software, technology (including AI), and data licensing agreements.
• Strong business and financial acumen and the ability to understand our business, and clients and partners’ businesses, proactively.
• Ability to identify the aspects of an agreement or transaction that matter the most to the business and be proactive in addressing potential issues.
• Proven ability to partner effectively with other functional areas, inspire confidence and trust with senior management and others at all levels of the organization.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills (proficiency in English being essential).
• Self-starter who can manage multiple workstreams independently as well as participate in team projects.
• Interest in international business, open mind and eagerness to work in a multinational and multicultural environment.
• Solid knowledge of all MS Office Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint. Experience in use of contract / matter management tools.

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviours sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviours throughout the business within their day-to-day role :

• Stay Curious : Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions.
• Seek Clarity : Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action.
• Own the Outcome : Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices.
• Center on the Client : Relentlessly adding value for our customers.
• Be a Challenger : Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement.
• Champion Inclusivity : Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect, and integrity.
• Commit to each other : Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone.

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s) : Remote, Italy

Prospective candidates may be asked to consent to background checks (in accordance with local legislation and our candidate privacy notice ) Your current employer will not be contacted without your permission. Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionLegal

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