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Corporate Legal Counsel, Watford, Hertfordshire
Client: ProAmpac
Location: Watford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Views: 2
Posted: 28.06.2025
Expiry Date: 12.08.2025
Job Description:
This position is responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of the organization by acting as the company Legal Counsel supporting the organization’s operations in Europe.
Essential Duties and Tasks
* Performing commercial transactions, including reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a range of commercial documents such as supply, purchase, non-disclosure, service, energy, and joint development agreements.
* Managing corporate entity filings and governance procedures for UK, Ireland, and, as necessary, Germany and Switzerland.
* Advising on competition law aspects of agreements and initiatives.
* Supporting M&A integration and harmonization of policies and operations.
* Providing counsel on import/export and trade compliance issues.
* Ensuring data privacy compliance, including GDPR.
* Advising on ESG, anti-bribery/anti-corruption, and modern slavery compliance.
* Handling customer and supplier quality claims.
* Managing outside counsel relationships.
* Collaborating with various internal teams such as legal, HR, sales, procurement, and quality.
Qualifications, Education, and Experience
* Professional qualification (Solicitor or international equivalent).
* 8+ years of experience, including at least 2 years in-house and experience in large law firm general corporate practice.
* Manufacturing experience and knowledge of accounting governance are preferred.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
* Results-driven with strong time management skills.
* Familiarity with the packaging industry is a plus.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Visio, Teams, and Outlook.
* Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle multiple priorities.
* Proactive, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills.
* Self-motivated and professional in a fast-paced environment.
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