Legal Counsel – Technology Services

CHEP UK Ltd.; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain company is seeking a talented Legal Counsel to support day-to-day legal issues within the Technology Services team. The role involves providing legal counsel across various legal matters, managing risks, and advising on compliance, making an impactful contribution to the organizations' innovative initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess a J.D. and significant experience in technology law, with a customer-centric approach.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' post qualification experience, preferably in both private practice and in-house.
• Experience in information technology law, intellectual property, data privacy, and regulatory compliance.
• Advising on and negotiating complex technology agreements and disputes.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal counsel on TS matters and manage legal risks.
• Research emerging legal issues impacting Technology Services.
• Assist with training on compliance matters.

Skills

Active Learning

Adaptability

Cross-Functional Work

Curiosity

Digital Literacy

Emotional Intelligence

Empathy

Initiative

Problem Solving

Education

J.D. qualified to practice law

Job description

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Legal Counsel – Technology Services

Apply remote type Hybrid Remote locations Alpharetta, Georgia, USA Orlando, Florida, USA Weybridge, Addlestone, United Kingdom Remote, Field Based - USA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id JR20490

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model .

Job Description

About the role:

Support the Brambles Technology Services teams and their cross-functional support teams (Digital, Supply Chain, Procurement and Finance) on the management of day-to-day legal issues and the implementation of the Information & Technology (I&T) operating model across Brambles.

Key Responsibilities may include:

• Provide commercial and pragmatic legal counsel across a broad range of TS matters and legal support for the implementation of the Information & Technology (I&T) operating model across the organisation.
• Advise on, draft, negotiate and finalise transactions for TS, setting appropriate priorities and managing legal risk and compliance issues.
• Research - utilising external counsel as warranted - emerging legal issues impacting Technology Services to develop pragmatic business guidance.
• Provide legal counsel on issues arising from actual or anticipated disputes.
• Assist with training on compliance matters in collaboration with the Global Compliance team.

Who are we looking for? Are you a talented legal professional looking to make an impact in the dynamic world of technology? We are a leading supply chain company at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future with cutting-edge solutions. As we continue to expand our reach, we are seeking a highly skilled Legal Counsel to join our global legal team. In this role, you will provide commercial and pragmatic legal counsel to the Technology Services function on a wide range of information and communications technology projects and initiatives, working closely with the Legal, Compliance and Digital teams, as required. Challenges/Problem Solving

• Support complex initiatives, while balancing competing priorities and managing risks and legal and regulatory compliance.
• Work across time zones and cultures.
• Build relationships with business teams across functions and regions and manage numerous stakeholders.
• Handle a multitude of tasks and heavy workload without sacrificing service.
• Ability to independently develop creative solutions to business problems.
• Working autonomously and independently but contributing effectively to the Brambles legal team,including contributing to the global legal team strategy and process improvement projects.

Key Contacts:

Internal:

Technology Services teams & functional support teams (Finance, Procurement, Legal and Supply Chain). Chief Legal Officer and the Legal, Public Affairs, Compliance and Company Secretary Teams.

External:

External lawyers and other professional service providers. Suppliers, contractors and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• J.D. qualified to practice law
• 5+ years' post qualification experience, preferably in both private practice and in-house
• Admission to any United States State Bar
• Experience in information technology law, intellectual property, data privacy, cybersecurity and regulatory and compliance schemes relating to information and communications technology products and services, customer/third party agreements and procurement agreements.
• Advising on, drafting, reviewing, negotiating and managing complex information technology issues, with a customer-centric mindset and a focus on B2B engagement and delivery, including software licensing, outsourcing, technology services and disputes, intellectual property infringement, data security incidents and other cyber-related issues, liability and risk and dispute management.
• Familiarity with digital and consumer protection laws and/or the management of local and international disputes, litigations and arbitrations a plus.
• Local and international laws, including cross-border trading laws, as they apply to information and communications technology products and services.

Remote Type

Hybrid Remote

Skills to succeed in the role

Active Learning, Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Curiosity, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Empathy, Initiative, Problem Solving

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

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