Looking for a career where you can make a positive global impact through innovation and technology? Join Fujifilm and see what it’s like to give our world more smiles.
Fujifilm started from humble beginnings in Japan, and we continue to make strides in technology worldwide, all grounded in our rich history of shaping the world of innovation.
For over 90 years, Fujifilm has engineered leading film, print and camera products. Now, we have evolved into a leader across multiple industries and practices — moving into healthcare, business innovation and electronic materials. We create a sense of continuous improvement, keeping value and collaboration at the core of our culture across Europe and the rest of the world.
Our commitment to giving our customers, employees and society more value from innovation keeps us moving forward.
We are searching for an in house Regional Counsel to lead the provision of legal services across FUJIFILM’s UK businesses and corporate functions.
As Regional Counsel you will provide strategic and operational legal advice across a broad portfolio, including commercial matters, corporate transactions, company secretarial responsibilities, compliance, data protection and corporate responsibility.
Working across FUJIFILM UK Limited and FUJIFILM Healthcare UK Limited, you’ll join a Corporate team dedicated to enabling business success – bringing one team, 2 companies together.
Candidate Location: Within travelling distance to our Bedford Head Office
What you'll do:
- Provide clear, practical and commercially focused legal advice to senior leaders and business teams.
- Advise on legal, regulatory, organisational and technology issues across multiple businesses and jurisdictions.
- Draft, review and negotiate complex or sensitive agreements and documentation.
- Lead or support legal workstreams for M&A, disposals, investments, internal reorganisations and restructurings.
- Advise on business transfers, separations, site closures, exits and other strategic projects.
- Work with Finance, Tax, HR, Corporate Planning and other functions to deliver projects effectively.
- Act as Compliance Officer for FUJIFILM UK Ltd and FUJIFILM Healthcare UK Ltd and provide compliance support to other relevant entities.
- Act as Company Secretary for the UK legal entities.
- Select, instruct and manage external legal advisers, ensuring appropriate scope, quality, timing and value.
What you'll bring (minimum requirements):
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales
- 7 + years PQE, with several years in a senior in-house, private practise or comparable legal leadership role.
- Broad commercial legal experience, including drafting and negotiating complex agreements.
- Experience supporting M&A, reorganisations, restructurings or other high-impact corporate projects.
- Familiarity with key compliance topics e.g. GDPR/data privacy, competition, anti-bribery.
- Experience operating in a multinational business or legal environment.
- Ability to translate complex legal issues into clear, practical and commercially relevant advice.
- Excellent negotiation skills and executive-level communication; proven ability to influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional decisions.
It’s a plus if you have:
- Experience in a multinational manufacturing, technology, healthcare, optical, industrial or life sciences organisation.
- Experience with share issuances, group reorganisations, business exits or operational separations.
- Experience in employment immigration or UK immigration matters
- Experience with Modern Slavery Act compliance, ESG or supply-chain due diligence.
- Experience of utilising and exploring AI tools.
Regional Counsel UK in Luton employer: Fujifilm UK
Fujifilm is an exceptional employer that fosters a culture of innovation and collaboration, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a meaningful impact. With a commitment to continuous improvement and employee development, you will have the opportunity to grow within a dynamic corporate environment while contributing to cutting-edge projects in healthcare and technology. Located near our Bedford Head Office, you will be part of a dedicated team that values your expertise and encourages a work-life balance, ensuring that you thrive both personally and professionally.
