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Schneider Electric's purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life is On. Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency.
The role
We are recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Global Legal Team and be responsible for providing legal and compliance support to our UK operations.
Mission:
You will be responsible for delivery of legal, regulatory and compliance services. You will operate as a key business partner to provide strategic support and advice, working on a wide range of commercial and compliance matters.
Location: This role supports a flexible hybrid model with some working from home options available. The local office is in Leeds. You should expect regular travel within the UKI zone and occasional travel to other locations in Europe as business need is determined.
What will you do?
* Preparing, reviewing and supporting negotiations of a number of contracts including industry standard construction contracts
* Reviewing and preparing templates
* Providing claims support and overseeing litigations
* Helping to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Group policies
* Supporting back office functions including Real Estate, Finance & HR
* Providing training and facilitating our compliance programs
* Other general legal support as reasonably required by Legal Management to service the Irish operations.
What will help you to be successful?
* A fully qualified lawyer authorized to practice in England with a Master/Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent and at least 5 years' relevant PQE in commercial law
* Fluent in English (written and verbal) with great technological skills
* Worked in an international company and has a proven track record operating in an in-house environment
* Work proactively and closely with the business stakeholders, to identify and analyse critical commercial and legal issues
* Apply legal expertise to deliver solutions
* Confident with fantastic interpersonal skills, commercially minded, highly organized, and able to work effectively in teams
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Able to work independently and manage large volumes of work
What do we offer?
* We are offering an interesting job with a range of activities providing a high level of personal responsibility and broad prospects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a global company
* Competitive compensation and benefit
* Opportunity to develop based on clear career paths, to grow through experience and exposure
* Collaboration within cross-region and global teams
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