Senior Legal Counsel
1 month ago
Location:
Various locations with some travel requirements, we offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role
Salary:
Competitive + executive benefits package
What you'll be doing:
Provision of corporate law advice to HQ functions
Provision of legal advice, and support, to HQ functions in relation to the preparation of BAE Systems plc's Annual Report and Accounts, Half Year Report, and other regulatory disclosures
Provision of corporate and securities law advice to Treasury and other HQ functions in connection with equity and debt capital markets transactions
Participating in other group-level activities such as M&A, corporate development and other group corporate and financial projects as required
Working proactively with the Chief Counsel, Corporate and Securities to evolve, adapt and drive suitable legal and governance risk management policies, frameworks and activities relevant to a UK-listed plc
Proactively produce briefings and guidance on corporate and securities laws matters
Working closely with other headquarters functions and Chief Counsels in the business units to drive a culture of excellence in the group's approach to such laws and regulations
Your skills and experiences:
(6 to 9 yrs.) 6+ PQE having trained and qualified at one or more leading law firms
Broad corporate law experience, including advising on corporate governance matters
Significant experience of advising on UK Listing Rules, UK Disclosure Guidance and Transparency Rules and UK Market Abuse Regulation
Excellent transaction management skills with strong organisation and project management skills, together with the ability to prioritise effectively
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 team:
In order to give the group holding company and HQ functions the best advice on UK corporate law issues in a timely and cost-effective manner, you will be collaborating with the Chief Counsel, Corporate and Securities.
This will give you a great opportunity to develop new controls and gain wider exposure as you forge strong bonds with senior management.
Why BAE Systems?This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference.
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.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible.If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions.
These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
Closing Date: 31st May 2024We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible .
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