Senior Legal Counsel EMEA

Job Description

A high-profile multinational manufacturing organization located in Central London is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel EMEA .

The Senior Legal Counsel EMEA will ensure the delivery of high-quality, business-appropriate legal solutions concerning the Group\’s commercial trading arrangements primarily in EMEA, supporting the Global Procurement team. The role involves interaction with the in-house legal and compliance team, external legal counsel, and other advisers, with a willingness to travel across the EMEA region.

Key Legal Skills

• Commercial contract negotiation
• Litigation and dispute resolution
• 10+ years of international (Global or EMEA) in-house legal experience

Key Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on specific business units in EMEA and to the Global Procurement team, especially regarding complex commercial contracts, claims, and litigation.
• Identify and manage issues related to competition law, compliance, employment, real estate, health & safety, and environmental matters.
• Operate as a business partner to the EMEA leadership team.
• Contribute strategic input and participate in decision-making processes from both a business and legal perspective.
• Support the development of the Legal Team to improve service delivery.

Skills & Experience

• Over 10 years of international in-house experience (EMEA or Global), gained within multinational organizations, including outside Poland.
• Excellent litigation and dispute resolution experience with the ability to resolve disputes proactively.
• First-class commercial contract experience with sound commercial judgment, anticipating business needs and balancing benefits and risks.
• Ability to understand complex business issues and provide pragmatic, commercial counsel.
• Strong analytical skills to identify and prioritize legal and compliance matters.
• Experience operating in international markets with an understanding of key risks.
• Interest in leveraging innovation and technology to support business strategy and efficiency.
• Ability to build and maintain effective business relationships as a trusted advisor.
• Influencing skills to achieve desired outcomes with internal and external stakeholders.
• Excellent organization and time management skills.
• Integrity, courage, and diplomatic approach to challenging issues.
• Experience supporting senior management and working in cross-cultural environments.

This is an exceptional Senior Legal Counsel EMEA opportunity to join a renowned, multi-billion-pound manufacturing company in Central London. If you meet the requirements and wish to advance your career, please apply with your full CV to (emailprotected).

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