For our client, a multinational company based in London, we are seeking a
Senior Legal Counsel

London

Permanent

Referenz: MG23-0020
- Provide legal support on all business activities in Europe under the supervision of the Legal Director.
- Plan, manage and address legal risks and compliance matters on projects.
- Provide advice to the Management.
- Lead legal support on transactions in Europe, including major or complex customer transactions.
- Advise, negotiate and decide on material legal contract matters, including risk assessment.
- Provide support on dispute resolution matters.
- Manage intellectual property issues in coordination with the Group Legal Centre of Expertise.
- Ensure legal compliance when launching major initiatives & projects in the region.
- Provide support to local HR on employee-related legal issues as requested.
- Manage risk mitigation of trade-related activities, in coordination with the Group Legal centre of expertise.
- Ensure delivery according to internal customers’ expectations.
- Law degree and bar admission.
- 8 years of post-qualification experience, ideally related to the IT/Telecoms industry, working in an in-house or private practice environment.
- Broad knowledge in commercial and corporate law.
- Experience managing complex and international projects/deals.
- Good understanding of business and regional business finance.
- Knowledge of legal and industry trends and best practices.
- Excellent contract drafting and negotiation skills in English and in French. Other languages (particularly German) preferred but not essential.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence at senior level.
- Customer-focused and proactive approach.
- Commercial and financial awareness.
- Excellent transactional and people management skills and good regional cultural awareness.
- Strong communication skills.
- Self-motivated and responsible for setting own goals within the context of the job purpose and strategic plans.
- Problem solving and decision-making skills.
- Willingness to travel.