At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice, draft agreements, and manage legal queries in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join AGCO, a leader in sustainable agriculture with a curious and innovative culture.
- Benefits: Enjoy hybrid working, competitive bonuses, generous leave, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Collaborate with diverse colleagues and enjoy excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in agriculture while developing your legal skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 12-18 months legal experience and relevant qualifications in Law or CILEX.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our everyday. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity to work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today!
The purpose of the position is to provide legal advice and support as an Associate Legal Counsel and part of the Legal team in EME on a wide range of legal issues, including managing own matters under supervision, drafting, reviewing and advising on agreements, instructing and liaising with external legal counsel in respect of contentious issues where necessary, interfacing with various parts of the business at all levels and assisting with the resolution of all legal issues arising therefrom.
Your Impact
- Support drafting and reviewing a wide range of commercial agreements and maintaining accurate legal documentation.
- Utilization of AI tools to increase efficiency and demonstrate a curious mindset, finding new ways to improve processes within the team.
- Conduct legal research, prepare reports/advice, and ensure high accuracy in all deliverables.
- Manage contracts and handle legal queries efficiently using contract management systems.
- Assist with legal advisory, litigation matters, and company secretarial activities while supporting team initiatives.
Your Experience And Qualification
- Minimum 12-18 months of experience working in a legal team as a qualified junior lawyer.
- Degree level qualification in Law, General Diploma in Law (GDL) or CILEX (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives) Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice.
- Legal Practice Certificate (LPC).
- Bachelors or Masters Degree in relevant sector.
Your Benefits
- Hybrid working.
- Competitive bonus scheme.
- 26 days annual leave + additional privileged leave and ability to buy up to 5 days annual leave.
- Pension scheme, life assurance and Group Income Protection.
- AXA private healthcare is available.
- Retail discounts on vouchers, EAP, and access to the Yu life Wellbeing App (free and unlimited 24/7 UK-based GPs + free will service).
Your Workplace
You’ll collaborate with your amazing AGCO colleagues, spending four days onsite at our Stoneleigh, Warwickshire location and one day working from home. We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives. Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!
Associate Legal Counsel employer: AGCO Corporation
AGCO is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, where curiosity and innovation are at the forefront of our mission to build a sustainable future for agriculture. Located in Stoneleigh, Warwickshire, we offer a hybrid working model, competitive benefits including a generous annual leave policy, and opportunities for professional growth within a diverse team dedicated to making a meaningful impact. Join us and be part of a company that values your contributions and supports your development as an Associate Legal Counsel.
