Senior Legal Advisor

3 weeks ago

Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom Smiths Detection Full time

Every minute of every day, Smiths Detection’s threat detection and security screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.


Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group is a global leader in the development, manufacture and management of security and detection solutions designed to make the world a safer place.

Our technology provides threat detection and screening solutions for customers in our key markets: aviation, ports and borders, defence, and urban security.


Our expertise spans 21 global offices, seven manufacturing sites and five R&D centres, with a global network of 3,000 dedicated colleagues contributing towards over 40 years at the frontline of advances in safety and security.


This results in careers built on variety and the opportunity to work on a range of state-of-the-art solutions, where you can develop your knowledge and experience every day.



Job Description


We are seeking an experienced Senior Legal Advisor to lead and manage commercial and government contracts across the Europe South West region, including the UK, Ireland, and Israel. This key role will oversee the sales, service, and purchasing operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory matters and providing high-level legal advice on contract management throughout their lifecycle.


This is a 6 month FTC. We offer a hybrid working policy (candidates can be based out of our London or Hemel Hempstead offices).

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:


  • Draft, review and negotiate commercial and government contracts for sales, service and purchasing operations of the Europe South West business covering UK, Ireland, and Israel
  • Contracts management (claims, amendments, terminations) and bid protests
  • Handle compliance inquiries relating to anticorruption regulations, ethical business practices, data protection and other regulatory matters and manage due diligence for agents and distributors in the assigned market
  • Support legal function in EMEA on matters relating to claims litigation


SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):


  • Responsible for all commercial agreements, including sales direct with customers and through representatives
  • Review terms and provide risk analysis and appropriate risk reduction strategies in connection with public and civil tenders
  • Support the preparation of bids and proposal. Lead the negotiation of contracts and sub-contracts
  • Draft and negotiate other commercial contracts as needed (e.g., service agreements; teaming/consortium agreements; product loan and testing agreements; agency and distribution agreements; confidentiality agreements)
  • Be the formal contractual interface with customers for contracts and agreements matters, including preparation of contract related communications, contract amendments, terminations and claims
  • Participate in the development and maintenance of contract templates and ensure use of approved templates throughout the business.
  • Participate in Smiths Group Data Protection network, act as Divisional Data Protection Champion
  • Interface with outside counsel, as well as internal staff and corporate management.
  • Participate in preparing and conducting training programs.
  • Other duties may be assigned.


Qualifications:


  • Law degree (LLB or equivalent).


Experience:


  • Minimum of five years of post-qualification experience, with a preference for experience within an in-house legal department.
  • Strong background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
  • Experience with government contracts and public sector contracting is highly desirable.
  • Proven experience in leading risk management and compliance initiatives, particularly within international and highly regulated markets.


Skills and Attributes:


  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
  • Strong relationship-building abilities in a global and diverse environment.
  • Capable of presenting complex legal information in an accessible and clear manner to both legal and non-legal teams.
  • Strong organizational skills, with an ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a keen eye for detail.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work autonomously and as part of a collaborative team.


Additional information


Join us and we’ll help build your career, with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business, both locally and globally. You’ll experience an inclusive environment, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing.


You’ll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle, offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing, financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader, with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.


Diversity & Inclusion:


We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics.


We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.


At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

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