Senior Legal Counsel

Your New Company
Joining a well-established global legal team, you will work closely with senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions, providing commercially focused legal advice on a broad range of matters. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial lawyer looking for a varied and strategic in-house role with significant international exposure.

Your New Role

Reporting into the senior leadership team within the legal function, you will support operations across multiple EMEA jurisdictions and act as a trusted legal adviser to a wide range of internal stakeholders. The position offers exposure to a broad mix of commercial, corporate, regulatory and operational matters, requiring a pragmatic and solutions-focused approach.
You'll be responsible for:

Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements with customers, suppliers and third parties.
Advising the business on contractual risk, including warranties, indemnities, liability and dispute-related matters.
Supporting sales, procurement and operational teams with practical, commercially focused legal advice.
Advising on product liability, compliance and wider operational legal matters across the business.
Supporting data protection, GDPR and trade compliance requirements across multiple jurisdictions.
Providing legal support on property, employment, intellectual property and insurance matters as required.
Collaborating with colleagues across the global legal team on international projects, policies and strategic initiatives.
What You'll Need to Succeed

You will be a qualified solicitor or equivalent legal professional with approximately 7-12 years' post-qualification experience gained either in private practice, in-house, or a combination of both. Strong commercial contracts experience is essential, alongside the ability to confidently advise stakeholders and communicate legal concepts in a clear and practical manner.
The successful candidate will be commercially astute, highly organised and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously. You will enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, building relationships across a business and balancing legal risk with commercial objectives.Previous exposure to international operations, regulatory compliance, data protection or cross-border legal matters would be advantageous, although a broader commercial legal background will also be considered. Additional language skills would be welcomed but are not essential.

What You'll Get in Return

Competitive salary and benefits package
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Opportunity to work within a highly regarded international business
Exposure to a wide range of commercial, regulatory and strategic legal matters
Significant cross-border and international legal experience
Direct interaction with senior leaders and key business stakeholders
Supportive and collaborative global legal team environment
Long-term career development opportunities within a growing international organisation
Ready to Take the Next Step? If you're an experienced commercial lawyer looking for a broad international in-house role where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Leila Manson at Hays Legal for a confidential discussion about this opportunity.

What You Need to Do Now

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