JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
As Senior Legal & Compliance Counsel, you will provide strategic legal advice and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations across the Company's global operations. This role requires a deep understanding of international legal frameworks, exceptional problem-solving skills, and the ability to navigate complex legal issues in a fast-paced environment.
Client Details
Market leading manufacturing brand with global operations.
Description
Provide support and independently handle legal and compliance matters arising in the IMEA region, including, but not limited to:
* Providing strategic advice to members of the regional management team and other stakeholders
* Providing legal support for the IMEA region relating particularly to commercial, corporate (including M&A), governance and employment matters
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, including complex and multi-jurisdictional contracts; develop contract strategies
* Supporting with customer claim management, advice in warranty and product liability cases
* Managing and coordinating legal disputes
* Conducting internal compliance investigations
* Identifying, reporting, monitoring and mitigating legal and compliance risks
* Monitoring the development of laws and regulations as well as best practices relevant for the Company; communicating such developments within the organization
* Developing and conducting legal and compliance trainings
* Developing and implementing internal policies and processes
* Corporate housekeeping for subsidiaries in IMEA region
* Instructing and supervising external counsel
* Communicating with authorities
* Legal support to group functions and global or cross-regional projects and working groups
* Supporting the regional Legal & Compliance team
Job Offer
* Opportunity to join world leading multinational company
* Competitive, tax-free, salary
* Clear path for career progression
Requirements:
* Degree in law from reputable university, qualified to practice law in relevant jurisdiction* 8-10years of relevant work experience as in-house counsel in international company, preferably in manufacturing, packaging or FMCG;
* Work experience in international/regional law firm a plus
* Work experience in relevant IMEA jurisdictions
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.
The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:
Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal
The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.
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