SENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL | 15 MONTH MATERNITY COVER | £70,000 - £85,000As ourSENIOR LEGAL COUNSEL,you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of legal governance related to business operations at the three Encirc manufacturing sites-Derrylin, Elton, and Avonmouth-as well as any associated locations, such as the Ballyconnell warehouse. This role involves providing legal counsel, strategic guidance, and specialized advice, along with maintaining comprehensive documentation and records for these areas.
Additionally, the Senior Legal Counsel will support the Company Secretary and offer proactive, business-oriented legal advice. The role also involves implementing initiatives to promote a culture of integrity and ethical conduct throughout the organization.
As part of a small legal team, you will collaborate closely with internal stakeholders and engage external legal advisors when necessary.
Flexible Work Pattern | can be full or part time with remote working available.
The Key Requirements
Proven track record providing Legal provision in a multi-site organisation.
Excellent knowledge and understanding of corporate law, policies, and procedures.
Experience of working within a lean manufacturing / FMCG environment desirable
Excellent knowledge and understanding of commercial contract law.
Professional legal qualification
Experience in providing legal advice as Legal Counsel in house or via a legal consultancy.
Sound operational knowledge of UK and NI law.
High degree of professional ethics and integrity, and sound judgement to analyse situations and information
Proven ability to deliver positive and constructive internal and external relationship management across multiple departments.
Able to demonstrate personal success in the achievement of continuous improvements in aspects of legal applications.
Must be able to demonstrate ability to influence at a senior management level across functional areas.
Committed to learning and self-development - evidence of continuous professional development.
Professional in approach, being able to lead by example, operate sensitively in tricky situations and confidently communicate effectively at all levels of the business.
The candidate will be expected to work independently and as part of a team, so it is important to be a team player, with effective communication skills (both written and verbal) and ability to build strong relationships across the organisation.
Strong working knowledge of legal risk management, governance, and applicable Legislation
Experience of providing advice on technical legal issues to senior stakeholders and ensuring the information is translated for a non-technical audience.
Strong planning skills, ensuring strategies developed and followed through to ensure success.
Encirc produces up to three billion glass bottles and containers each year, many of which you will find in your homes. In 2021, we created the world's most sustainable bottles, using 100% recycled glass. Our collective purpose is to deliver and uphold world-leading sustainable innovation, with great people and a great workplace collaborating on a great future.
Joining Encirc means you will be joining a business with a bespoke, 360-approach to the beverage supply chain, spanning filling, warehousing, and logistics. Reducing the road miles and carbon footprint of our customers' products, we are conscious disruptors prioritising sustainability and modern technology.
We are proud to be market leaders in glass container design, manufacturing, bottling, and logistics solutions for the UK and Irish food and beverages industries. As a forward-thinking and sustainable business, we are committed to achieving zero emissions by 2030.
The Benefits and Perks
Annual leave package
Free onsite gym for all employees
Mybenefits Reward Platform with 100s of discounts at restaurants and retailers
Employee Well-being benefits
Social Club
Pension scheme
Employer Funded Health cash plan for claiming back money on routine treatments.
Health Insurance Options
Dental Insurance Options
Critical Illness Insurance
Life cover for self and partner
Professional Development Planning with onsite HR team
International organisation with plenty of opportunities
The Next Step
Click apply, submitting anup-to-date CVtailored to this job opportunity. You can expect to receive an update on your application within two working days. We look forward to hearing from you.
Encirc is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Every applicant will be evaluated according to skills regardless of age, gender, identity, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, or religion.
PLEASE NOTE: We reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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