A global leading business is currently recruiting for a Senior / Legal Counsel on a fulltime permanent contract based in Merthyr Tydfil (1 day onsite per week).
The Senior / Legal Counsel will be responsible for working across a range of stakeholders to handle an array of legal and compliance matters in support of all aspects of the business. You will work closely with senior leaders and departments throughout the company. As a member of the broader General global legal team, you will support the execution of the company's global business strategy.
The successful candidate will have outstanding legal skills and an ability to manage a broad portfolio.
Role - Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel
Salary - Competitive (DOE) + bonus + benefits
Type - Permanent, fulltime contract
Location - Merthyr Tydfil (hybrid working, 1 day onsite per week)
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide overall legal support for UK operations in a timely manner, including in the following areas:
2. Commercial/Contracts (including supply chain)
3. Employment law
4. Commercial Property/Real estate
5. Regulatory law (e.g., cyber, privacy, etc.)
6. Competitive tendering
7. Manage a portfolio of employee-related matters, liaising closely with the Human Resources department and external legal counsel
8. Manage commercial disputes and litigation, working closely with relevant departments and external legal counsel
9. Coordinate closely with the Global Legal Team
10. Support the group compliance programs, particularly the Anti-bribery and Anti-corruption program
11. Administer local Anti-Bribery and Anti-Corruption policies and procedures
12. Support the Global Ethics program by serving as local ethics officer
13. Capability to manage workload independently with minimal supervision
Key Requirements:
1. Eligibility to gain UK security clearance at SC level
2. Law degree and post-graduate legal degree
3. Current Practicing Certificate for England and Wales
4. Demonstrated ability to recognise and resolve legal issues and manage attendant risk
5. Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
6. Must have the ability to plan, multi-task, organise and control heavy work volume
7. In-house experience preferred
To apply for the Legal Counsel / Senior Legal Counsel position, candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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