General Counsel - International

My client is a global leading technology company, the role is based in Basingstoke, Fixed Contract (8-9Months)

Your new company

My client is one of the leading technology companies based in Basingstoke. They are currently looking for a General Counsel looking after their global projects.

Your new role

• Lead, motivate and develop the global Legal function, establish objectives and priorities and ensure legal objectives are met
• Manage the other international General Counsel and Contract Managers
• Provide legal advice on high level corporate matters
• Perform pre-litigation work to minimise risks and maximise legal rights
• Support training initiatives and governance / compliance drives globally
• Contract Support: preparation, interpretation and negotiating a number of commercial contracts for new business opportunities domestically and internationally
• Company Secretary work including maintenance of UK statutory books and filing of all returns to Companies House as well as oversight of statutory compliance in all geographies
• Provide general support including compiling and distributing a variety of high-level reports, both internally and externally
• Manage various projects and deadlines, advise executives on contract status, legal risks and business terms of various deals
• Provide assistance with strategic partnership deals and mergers and acquisitions
• Research unique legal issues impacting the organisation by identifying applicable statutes, judicial decisions, and codes.
• Provide and coordinate legal and compliance training to the group, individually and through company Regional attorneys and Contract Managers on substantive legal topics
• Keep abreast of legislative changes that may affect the company and its affiliates
• Review advertising and marketing materials to ensure compliance with legal requirements
• Support executives in legal and compliance matters

What you'll need to succeed

• A broad understanding of all aspects of commercial law, and international experience
• Excellent written and spoken communication skills; second language would be useful
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to deal with problems in a pragmatic and logical way
• Ability to lead, take responsibility and act autonomously including an ability to take difficult decisions and provide substantiated arguments
• UK solicitor with post-qualified experience from major firms / brands and relevant company experience

What you'll get in return

Competitive Package, Great Company Culture

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