Regional Counsel (Maternity Cover)
Croda is a FTSE100 organisationwhere we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with ourvalues of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create our purpose; ‘SmartScience to Improve Lives’. With over 6,000 employees globally, we specialise inthe research and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science andConsumer Care markets.
As our businesslooks to deliver its ambitious strategy of growth, we are looking for aRegional Counsel to join our EMEA Legal team, responsible for advising our businesses in the UK (Croda’s Global HQ),Sweden and Netherlands on a broad range of commercial and compliance topics.
Please note, this role will becovering a 14-month period of maternity leave.
Who We’re Looking For:
At Croda, we believe our people arethe heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an environment whereyou can grow, make a meaningful impact, and thrive.
1. 6+ years PQE
2. Experience gained in either private practice or in-house roles to provide pragmatic and business-friendly advice
3. Chemical or manufacturing experience helpful but not essential
4. Experience in working in a dynamic and challenging legal function supporting the business and its competing priorities
5. Some exposure to supply agreements, collaboration agreements & licences and SaaS contracts, plus data protection would be advantageous
What You’ll Be Doing:
6. Provide advice on, and solutions to, a broad range of legal and compliance issues, mainly of commercial nature commercial agreements, collaboration agreements and licences, IT SaaS agreements and compliance issues. Advice on disputes and litigation when needed
7. Identify areas of risk and liability to the business and providing solutions to minimise, or eliminate them
8. Work closely with contacts at a senior level within the business and instruct and manage external professional service providers
9. Make complex decisions with a high degree of accountability and responsibility
10. Work with and manage instructions to external Legal Counsel
11. Close supervision of external lawyers where they are instructed which can include litigation and disputes
12. Support the implementation and monitoring of the Croda Code of Ethics, Croda Code of Conduct and related Croda policies
13. Ensure appropriate compliance programmes are in place across the region, supported by training programmes
What WeOffer:
Join aglobal organisation with countless opportunities for growth andleadership.
The successfulcandidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:
14. Defined benefit pension scheme
15. 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)
16. Private medical insurance
17. Free lunch in on-site restaurant
18. Access to share plans
19. Free car parking on Croda sites
Additional Information
This is ahybrid position based at our Cowick site.
If you requireany reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issueswith our online application process, please email .
Croda is anequal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications fromsuitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability,age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity,religion or belief.