Senior Legal Counsel (maternity cover – 12 months fixed term) We are currently recruiting for a Senior Legal Counsel for maternity cover as part of the global legal and secretarial team. You will report to the Group Divisional Counsel based in the head office in the UK and work closely with senior stakeholders, including divisional and functional heads. Although this role is temporary, there may be other opportunities in the wider team for the right person at the end of the fixed term. Person specification You will be adept at drafting and negotiating commercial contracts to reduce legal risk in a dynamic and complex business environment. You will have superior interpersonal skills to influence and inform your stakeholders, both within team and wider business. Key responsibilities

Act as a key contact for senior stakeholders in a range of business units and corporate support departments to help influence and implement business strategy and direction. Review, draft and negotiate high-value, complex commercial contracts with customers, sales intermediaries, suppliers and other key business partners. Support change projects that underpin the business’s key objectives across multiple disciplines. Support operational and commercial functions with day-to-day legal queries and issues. Assist in maintaining the team’s templates, precedents and other know-how materials. Provide practical solutions to complex legal problems as an experienced business partner. Procure and manage external specialist counsel Address a broad range of legal and business issues while maintaining clear priorities and meeting deadlines. Support the Group Divisional Counsel and other senior lawyers as required, both in the UK and internationally.

Key requirements

Qualified solicitor (England and Wales) with 5+years experience in delivering pragmatic, commercial legal advice in a demanding private practice or in-house and evolving business environment. Excellent technical knowledge of commercial law, with strong commercial contracts expertise and a working knowledge of intellectual property in commercial contracts. Superior analytical skills and a creative, flexible approach to problem solving. An ability to interact with people at all levels in the business.

Experience in any of the following

Cross-border contracts Competition and antitrust “Know your customer” and due diligence

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