Senior Legal Counsel, Legal & Risk

Who We Are

FTI Consulting is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation. We work with many of the world’s top multinational corporations, law firms, banks and private equity firms on their most important issues to deliver impact that makes a difference. From resolving disputes, navigating crises, managing risk and optimizing performance, our teams respond rapidly to dynamic and complex situations. At FTI Consulting, you’ll work side-by-side with leaders who have shaped history, helping solve the biggest challenges making headlines today. From day one, you’ll be an integral part of a focused team where you can make a real impact. You’ll be surrounded by an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, recognition, professional development and, most importantly, you. Are you ready to make your impact?

About The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a corporate lawyer with the right mix of confidence, vision, experience, skills and drive to help build the business within the exciting and dynamic environment at FTI Consulting. The EMEA Legal, Risk & Compliance Team enjoys a challenging and varied workload which covers all legal issues arising from the operation of a professional services business. We strive to support the Business strategy by the prompt delivery of pragmatic, adaptable and solutions-based legal advice to all levels within the business in EMEA.

What You’ll Do

• Negotiate, draft and advise on a wide range of commercial contracts, including multi-jurisdictional transactions.
• Work closely with and manage external legal counsel across EMEA who are handling legal matters to ensure overall quality and value of legal services.
• Advise EMEA senior management, client-facing professionals and Legal, Risk & Compliance team on various aspects of corporate and commercial law.
• Collaborate with members of the Legal, Risk & Compliance Team to develop a best-in-class team which partners with the business in a timely and effective way to drive profitability, business growth, and success.
• Maintain and adapt standard templates that comply with company policies and local law.
• Provide support to the Legal, Risk and Compliance team on any litigation and disputes, in addition to any transactions, including M&A and other business development transactions, as needed.
• Work with the Legal & Compliance Team and the Business to identify, develop and implement forms and processes to improve the efficiency of handling internal legal matters.
• Identify and analyse current and emerging legal and risk issues and effectively communicate the same and mitigation activities to the appropriate levels of the business.
• Develop expertise in FTI’s practice areas and service offerings and build strong relationships with FTI’s client-facing professionals.
• Be proactive and adept at engaging across functions and supporting other areas where necessary and communicating with and managing relationships at a senior level.

How You’ll Grow

We are committed to investing and supporting you in your professional development and we have developed a range of programs focused on fostering leadership, growth and development opportunities. We aim to promote continuous learning and individual skills development through on-the-job learning, self-guided professional development courses and certifications. You’ll be assigned a dedicated coach to mentor, guide and support you through regular coaching sessions and serve as an advocate for your professional growth. As you progress through your career at FTI Consulting, we offer tailored programs for critical professional milestones to ensure you are prepared and empowered to take on your next role.

What You Will Need to Succeed

• A high performer who thrives in a challenging and often unpredictable business environment.
• Proven ability to develop excellent partnerships with executive-level leaders as well as being adept at quickly establishing a high degree of credibility, respect and trust at all levels.
• Strong team player with excellent organisational and communication skills; high energy; a desire to learn; and a commitment to the highest ethical standards.
• Ability to exercise sound judgement, be solutions-based, take responsibility and ownership of issues, including taking difficult decisions and providing substantiated arguments and reasoning for your position.
• Detail oriented with the ability to think quickly and practically, and to be able to multi-task, prioritise assignments, cope well with competing deadlines, and deliver high-quality client service.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve complex legal issues in a commercial and compliant way, but also creative, business-friendly, and cost-effective ways with an appropriate sense of urgency.

Basic Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with several years PQE, gained in a leading law firm and/or in-house environment.
• Strong grounding in corporate and commercial law, with significant experience handling commercial contracts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in the professional services sector and/or a US multinational organisation would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of employment law and litigation would be beneficial.
• Additional European language skills would be an advantage.