Interim Legal Counsel – Top Technology Group

The Role:

Our client is a global technology group with an unrivalled reputation for innovation. They collaborate with many industry-leaders across sectors such as telecoms, automotive, internet of things, and luxury goods to bring cutting edge technology to the market.

They currently seek a lawyer to cover a maternity leave for 9-12 months for either a full or part-time role. You will be a first-rate lawyer with the ability to work at the heart of commercial decision-making. Working within the EMEA legal team you will:

• Support colleagues based in EMEA on a variety of sales and marketing matters, including complex, high-value agreements for the delivery of technology solutions. This will include go-to-market strategies, sales engagement, pricing and advertising.
• Contribute to developing and implementing company policies and procedures with resellers and distributors
• Advise clients on a broad array of issues and risks to ensure compliance with company policies and the law, in particular in the antitrust and anti-bribery areas and public procurement

You will be working in a cross-cultural and cross-functional environment, working independently and leading transactions whilst working as an integral member of the EMEA team.

Key Requirements:

• The ideal candidate will be either a junior or mid-level lawyer qualified in the UK or another European country.
• You will be fluent in English and ideally another European language. German is particularly helpful.
• You will possess a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience*. An understanding of contract and commercial law within the context of hardware, software or telecoms is important.
• Some knowledge of competition matters including anti-trust would be a distinct advantage.
• You need to be capable of managing multiple projects with a wide variety of people across multiple countries.

Our client will consider flexible working arrangements (including some home working).

Apply:

If you are interested in the position of Interim Legal Counsel please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, to William at william.barton@mckenziedouglas.co.uk

If the role isn’t right for you but you are interested in hearing about similar positions or some advice regarding the market, then please do get in touch on 01539 446666.

*All candidates will be considered on merit

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