Senior Legal Counsel

Description:

Job Title: Senior Legal Counsel (Solicitor)

Location: UK (Hybrid Working)

Mission:

We are recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Global Legal Team and be responsible for providing legal and compliance support to our UK and Ireland operations.

As an organization and individuals, we believe that trust is a foundational value and we put it at the heart of how we work at Schneider Electric. We build trusted teams through our leadership expectations, by creating equal opportunities, harnessing the power of all generations, championing well-being and new ways of working.

Summary:

You will be responsible for delivery of legal, regulatory and compliance services. You will operate as a key business partner to provide strategic support and advice, working on a wide range of commercial and compliance matters.

This role supports a flexible hybrid model with some working from home options available. You should expect regular travel within the UKI zone and occasional travel to other locations in Europe as business need is determined. Travel may include some overnight stays 

Key Responsibilities:

Preparing, reviewing and supporting negotiations  of a number of contracts including industry standard construction type contracts and distribution and channel terms and conditions

Providing distribution and channel antitrust and competition regulatory advice

Preparing templates

Proactively identify, define, and mitigate risks by contributing to and implementing policies and procedures

Managing claims and litigation

Helping to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Group policies

Providing training and facilitating our legal compliance programs

Other local legal support as reasonably required by Legal Management

Skills and Attributes:

A fully qualified lawyer authorized to practice in the UK or Ireland with a Master/Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent and previous relevant PQE in commercial law

Fluent in English (written and verbal) with great technological skills

Worked in an international company and has a proven track record operating in an inhouse environment

Work proactively and closely with the business stakeholders, to identify and analyse critical commercial and legal issues

Apply legal expertise to deliver solutions

Confident with fantastic interpersonal skills, commercially minded, highly organized and able to work effectively in teams

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Able to work independently and manage large volumes of work

At Schneider Electric, Diversity & Inclusion is at the heart of our organisation, it's an integral part of our history, culture, and identity.  We recognise that embracing diversity unlocks innovation and creativity and fosters collaboration. We want our employees to reflect the diversity of our communities and the customers we serve. As a result, our teams are stronger to drive the company's future.

We are proudly participating in the Disability Confident Program offering support to people in the workplace who considers themselves living with a disability.

What we offer you:

Competitive salary & Bonus Scheme, 28 Days Annual Leave + Public Holidays, Holiday Buy & Sell programme, Pension Scheme, Employee Share Ownership Programme, Various Health & Wellbeing Support Options, Gym Flex, Open Talent Market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), Shopping & Dining Discounts, Learning Portal and much more.

Apply now:

Please submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. You know about us, so let us learn about you! Apply today.

Why us?

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation. Our technologies enable the world to use energy in a safe, efficient and sustainable manner. We strive to promote a global economy that is both ecologically viable and highly productive.

€25.7bn global revenue

(Apply online only)+ employees in 100+ countries

45% of revenue from IoT

5% of revenue devoted for R&D

You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled

It is the policy of Schneider Electric to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct. Concerning agencies: Schneider Electric does not accept unsolicited resumes and will not be responsible for fees related to such