Legal Counsel

Michael Page

  • Glasgow
  • £50,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
A leader in their fieldAbout the role:The Legal Counsel is an integral member of the Legal & Export Control Team, which is comprised of the Divisional Chief Counsel, one other Legal Counsel, the Head of Export Control and the Export Control Coordinators.The Legal Counsel will support the Divisional Chief Counsel in relation to the handling andresolution of all legal, contractual and compliance issues faced by the Division and may also be asked to support matters relating to the work of other Group companies Key Duties & Responsibilities:Under the supervision of the Divisional Chief Counsel:
  • Provide legal and contractual support to the Division and its Product Lines
  • Proactively support the Division Management to minimize any legal, contractual and
  • compliance exposure for such Product Lines
  • Review commercial contracts, draft contract exceptions and negotiate client contracts
  • and supplier contracts
  • Provide advice in relation to the protection and management of intellectual property
  • Support the Divisional sales teams through the preparation of agency, teaming and reseller agreements
  • Support management of litigations, disputes, claims and supervising outside counsel
  • Provide guidance and assistance to ensure all operations and business activities are
carried out in compliance with local laws and regulations.
  • Actively participate to the implementation and monitoring of Compliance Program
  • including implementation and training of Corporate Policies, Standards and
  • Procedures
  • Participate to the deployment and implementation of the Group Legal Department
strategic initiatives and provide support to the Group Company Secretary Department.Urgent |GlasgowSkills & Experience:A Qualified lawyer (Scotland or England/Wales preferred)Sound knowledge of and practical experience in contract and commercial law.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills both orally and written and capable of adapting legal advice to enable desired commercial outcomes.Adept at delivering to tight timescales, while managing multiple cases simultaneouslySelf-starter, motivated and capable of operating outside comfort zone.Flexible and good team worker, assisting as part of wider group legal team wherenecessary.Confident in dealing directly and managing relationships with directors, seniormanagers, customers and suppliers.Ideally you will also have experience of contract and commercial in either an in-house or commercial private practice environment.Legal compliance and IP experience would also be desirable.A leader in their fieldA competitive salary and excellent benefits

Michael Page