At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide legal advice, draft agreements, and manage legal queries in a dynamic team.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company that values diversity and innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive bonuses, generous leave, and private healthcare.
- Other info: Collaborate with a diverse team and enjoy flexible working arrangements.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your legal skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: 12-18 months experience in a legal team and relevant law qualifications required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
Overview: The purpose of the position is to provide legal advice and support as an Associate Legal Counsel, 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. Utilize 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.
Responsibilities:
- Manage own matters under supervision.
- Draft and review commercial agreements.
- Provide legal research and advice.
- Coordinate with external counsel on contentious matters.
- Interact with business units at all levels.
- Support litigation and secretarial responsibilities.
Qualifications: Minimum 12–18 months of experience working in a legal team as a qualified junior lawyer. Academic qualifications: 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), Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant sector.
Benefits: 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. Retail discounts on vouchers. EAP and access to the Yu Life Wellbeing App (free, 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.
Diversity & Inclusion: 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.
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