1. Working for a well established, international business
2. Business partnering with key stakeholders
About Our Client
This company based in Gloucestershire manufacture a wide range of products and have an exceptional reputation across their large customer base.
Job Description
The Interim Senior Legal Counsel position will involve the following tasks:
3. Work closely with senior stakeholders in a range of business units and corporate support departments to help influence and implement business strategy and direction.
4. Review, draft and negotiate high-value, complex commercial contracts with customers, sales intermediaries, and other key business partners.
5. Support operational and commercial functions with day-to-day legal queries and issues.
6. Supporting on projects that underpin the business's key objectives across multiple disciplines.
7. Assist in maintaining the team's templates, precedents and other know-how materials.
8. Provide practical solutions to complex legal problems in the manner of an experienced business partner.
9. Procure and manage external specialist counsel (as required)
10. Support the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, Group Legal Director and other senior lawyers as required, both in the UK and internationally.
The Successful Applicant
The successful candidate for the Interim Senior Legal Counsel position will need to have the following skills and experience:
11. Be a qualified solicitor
12. Have 8+ years PQE
13. Have experience of working closely with non-legal stakeholders
14. Have strong contract drafting and negotiation skills
15. Be able to support on M&A projects as required
16. Be able to manage changing priorities and deadlines
What's on Offer
This is a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months. Hybrid working is available- 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.Parking is available on site. Other benefits include; pension scheme, private health care, life assurance, partner discounts etc.