Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel
Location: London; Hybrid working
We are the Intelligent Internet Platform. We connect People, Places and Things anywhere, managing Internet Performance better than anyone else, while providing One Global Experience, giving Visibility, Control and Security through expereoOne.
Expereo is a fast-paced and rapidly growing organization that thrives on innovation, collaboration, and delivering exceptional products and services. We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our dynamic team, providing legal expertise and guidance to support the company’s strategic objectives. If you are a proactive, solution-oriented attorney with a passion for working in a high-growth environment, we want to hear from you.
As the world's largest provider of managed internet, SD-WAN/SASE, and Cloud connectivity solutions, Expereo powers enterprises and government sites worldwide, helping to enhance every business' productivity with flexible and optimal Internet performance. We strive to design services and solutions to meet customers' needs and create a seamless experience across their journey.
About the Role:
As Legal Counsel, you will be a key member of the legal team, providing comprehensive legal support across various areas including corporate governance, contracts (with a main focus on B2B/B2C commercial contracting), IT and Telco law and regulatory compliance, employment law, and risk management. You will work closely with senior management, and external legal partners to mitigate risks and ensure that the company operates within legal and regulatory frameworks. As a Legal Counsel, you will work directly with and report into the General Counsel located in London, UK. You will be one of the legal counsels supporting the business across Europe and one the legal counsels supporting the Americas.
Responsibilities:
* Provide legal advice and support to the organization in all areas, including contracts, corporate governance, employment and regulatory compliance
* Develop and implement legal strategies to minimize risk and ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
* Act as the multi-disciplinary advisor for all the relevant Expereo departments in commercial and legal matters.
* Negotiate, draft and review international commercial contracts.
* Support RFP processes and product development.
* Identify commercial and legal risks arising from proposed deals and projects.
* Provide commercial/legal contract training to the Expereo purchase and sales department.
* Monitor (changes in) relevant law and regulations in your region and where needed advice and act upon.
* Identify the need for external legal advice and engage appropriate outside counsel on a range of legal and regulatory & compliance issues across Expereo Group. Management of outside counsel, including budgets.
* Work with other Expereo departments across the globe like, procurement, product development and solution engineering to identify issues affecting Expereo globally and to ensure consistency of advice.
* Provide general support to the General Counsel.
Requirements:
* Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school;
* Minimum of 8 years of experience in a law firm or in-house legal department;
* IT, Telco or SI experience is preferred;
Skills & Competencies:
* Demonstrated expertise in contract negotiation, drafting, and management;
* Strong knowledge of corporate governance, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance;
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills in the English language;
* Strong problem-solving skills;
* Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment;
* A good understanding of legal issues and experience in a dynamic and international work environment;
* Customer and business focused;
* Proactive and team worker, flexible, able to deal with ambiguity and set priorities.
Expereo is an Equal Opportunities employer who aims to support and celebrate every employee that comes through our doors. We respect and support all of our people regardless of background, religion, nationality, sexual orientation, age, or physical condition.
We provide a fast-paced, multicultural office environment that rewards hard work and team players. Our positive and inclusive company culture ensures that our teams are happy, support each other, and are committed to providing our customers with quality work.