Group Legal Counsel

We are working with a UK listed PLC which is a global provider of world class electronics technologies who are looking to hire an experienced lawyer to join the team.

The role

Reporting directly to the Group General Counsel, you will provide commercially focused legal support to the UK and Asian businesses, including working on complex high value agreements and legal matters.

This is a varied role offering a high degree of autonomy. You will assist the business with a broad range of matters, with a focus on commercial contracting and M&A; additionally covering all other areas from policy to regulatory (with the support of external counsel as needed).

This is a key role in the business, offering a fantastic opportunity to develop and utilise broad legal skills as part of a collegiate and supportive legal function.

Acting as the principal advisor to the business’ operations in the EU (principally UK) and Asia, key responsibilities include:

· Contract review, negotiation and management covering a wide range of agreements, including customer contracts; supplier contracts; consultancy agreements; and distribution agreements.

· M&A projects, covering the full lifecycle of due diligence, deal execution and business integration.

· Ensuring compliance with key regulatory matters.

· Litigation management.

· Facilitating the application of good corporate governance across the EU and Asian operations.

· Involvement in managing intellectual property issues.

· Supporting the Company Secretarial function.

You will also act as a “sounding board” and trusted business partner to the business teams on a range of legal, regulatory, compliance and wider business issues.

About you

The successful candidate will be an experienced and proactive English qualified lawyer with at least 4 years PQE. You will have a strong track record of acting as legal advisor for a multinational company, as well as solid experience in commercial contracting and M&A.

You will be strong communicator and decision-maker, with the ability to interact directly with a broad range of stakeholders.

This is a brilliant opportunity to help define and shape the growth strategy of the business for the future.

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