Overview
Legal Director in EMEA covering all aspects of EMEA legal work, with a primary focus on commercial matters, including corporate administration and compliance elements.
Client Details
Technology business in Bracknell that was recognised by Fortune as one of the world s top 100 best companies to work for.
Description
- Provide legal support to our Sales teams to enable them to conclude licensing, services and other commercial contracts, including conducting negotiations with customers and their legal advisors.
- Collaborate with and coordinate closely with other members of the Legal, Sales, HR, Procurement and Marketing teams, and manage outside counsel, to drive desired outcomes.
- Occasional support to the HR team across the EMEA region with policies, hiring processes, disputes, legislative changes etc. with assistance from outside counsel – no previous experience of this is necessary.
- Handle corporate administration matters with assistance from outside counsel.
- Assist in handling disputes, litigation, and questions relating to intellectual property and IT ownership.
- Partner with, and manage our obligations to, our distributors and other ecosystem partners.
- Manage employee processes to ensure compliance with our code of business conduct and related policies, and provide training to staff on best practice in compliance matters.
- Collaborate cross-functionally and globally to anticipate and assess emerging legal risk areas across the company, resolve issues and mitigate risks.
- Prepare reports for our executive management team, board and board committees regarding contract escalations and the operation and status of our compliance programs.
- Handle other legal matters as needed to help our EMEA business achieve its desired outcomes.
Profile
A successful Legal Counsel should have:
- Be a solicitor or EU qualified lawyer (6+ years qualified).
- Proven experience in handling commercial contracts and legal matters.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to provide practical legal solutions.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Job Offer
- Competitive salary circa £110,000-£120,000
- Car allowance
- Bonus
- LTIPS
- Hybrid working - 4 days in the office with Fridays at home.
- 25 days holiday per year + 5 additional reset days
- Private Medical and Dental plans, Income Protection and Life Insurance
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Cycle to Work scheme and gym subsidy
- 5 days of paid time to volunteer to give back to our communities
Director & Senior Legal Counsel in Bracknell employer: Michael Page Legal
Join a leading UK investment and asset management firm that champions innovation and responsible investment in the energy and infrastructure sectors. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will benefit from a modern working environment that promotes hybrid working arrangements and offers competitive remuneration, including a bonus and benefits package. This role not only provides the chance to work on high-profile transactions but also fosters a collaborative culture where your contributions are valued and recognised.
