Solicitor

Your New Job Title:Solicitor

The Skills You'll Need:legal, solicitor

Your New Salary:£60K-£70K

Location:London

Who You'll Be Working for: Trading and business investment

What You'll be Doing Each Day:

• Reviewing, drafting, advising on and negotiating various types of international commercial contracts and legal documents required in relation to corporate governance, including; international sale and purchase agreement, distributorship agreement, agency agreement, shareholders agreement, share purchase agreement, intellectual property and technology transfer, M&A, joint venture, guarantee, loan facilities and all corporate related legal documents
• Providing legal support in respect of various national laws and EU and other international regulations, including in relation to corporate governance
• Assisting in the maintenance of the group's organisation (including subsidiaries and branches).
• Supporting the Legal Department's initiatives regarding compliance education and training
• Some business travel to support with legal matters
• Maintaining an awareness of 'best practice' and 'continual improvement' in relation to the scope of work covered by the role

The Skills You'll Need to Succeed:

• Solicitor Practising Certificate in the jurisdiction of England and Wales (or equivalent) is essential
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills with the potential ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organisation
• Drafts and negotiates international commercial agreements
• Advises on corporate governance and compliance issues
• Conducts sophisticated legal research
• Demonstrates confidence in ability to provide practical legal advice to EBUs and Corporate Departments
• Demonstrates the skills to work within a collaborative team
• Demonstrates a pro-active attitude and shows an understanding of the importance of accuracy and meeting deadlines
• Flexibility to meet travel requirements
• Demonstrates the willingness to learn and pass-on knowledge and know-how

Job status:Full-time, Permanent

Start date:ASAP

Working hours:9-5

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