Juridisch Adviseur Arbeidsrecht

Legal Counsel Location: Portsmouth. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Provide in depth, professional, timely and pro-active legal support and advice to all functions within the Maritime Services business
Work to ensure, in conjunction with colleagues in the relevant business/specialist legal team, that the Maritime Services business is consistently compliant with applicable legal and business policy requirements including health and safety, procurement law, product safety, compliance, export control and ethical business conduct
Assist in the identification and development of legal solutions to assist in the execution of business plans
Managing and ensuring the efficient use of external counsel and providing training on matters of law, know-how and policy
Liaising with Legal colleagues in other BAE Systems businesses and internal BAE Systems Group Legal specialists in matters such as intellectual property, data protection and employment law
Provide training on matters of law and policy to various functional and business areas
Contribute to the wider BAE Systems legal function as a member of the global legal community and leveraging/sharing knowledge and capability accordingly including engaging in effective collaboration across the function and business
Qualified solicitor or barrister with relevant commercial or corporate law experience at a leading law firm and/or in-house experience. Can provide expert, pragmatic, commercial Legal advice
Knowledgeably, thoroughly but succinctly drafts standard legal documents in plain English
Applies subject matter knowledge to commercial and business problems and issues
Commercial understanding of government contracting processes
Some knowledge of competition law, intellectual property and software licencing would be advantageous
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Legal Team:
Would you like to work within an interesting and challenging in-house legal role, supporting our Maritime Services business? We currently have a vacancy for a Legal Counsel at our site in Portsmouth, with flexible/hybrid working, subject to business needs.
In this role you will grow to understand the needs of our business and provide legal solutions that enhance and protect the business and support its objectives. You will provide generalist and, over time, specialist legal advice, managing a broad range of legal risk and opportunity.
The Flexible Working Statement:
You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Closing Date: 6th January 2025
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