Legal Counsel

1 month ago

Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom James Fisher and Sons plc Full time
About the Role

The Legal Counsel is a key member of the Legal & Export Control Team at James Fisher and Sons plc, a leading FTSE250 company. As an integral part of the team, you will support the Divisional Chief Counsel in handling and resolving legal, contractual, and compliance issues across the Division.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal and contractual support to the Division and its Product Lines
  • Proactively support Division Management to minimize legal, contractual, and compliance exposure
  • Review commercial contracts, draft contract exceptions, and negotiate client and supplier contracts
  • Advise on intellectual property protection and management
  • Support Divisional sales teams with agency, teaming, and reseller agreements
  • Manage litigations, disputes, claims, and supervise outside counsel
  • Ensure all operations and business activities comply with local laws and regulations
  • Participate in the implementation and monitoring of JFS Compliance Program
Requirements

We are seeking a qualified lawyer with a strong background in contract and commercial law. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be able to adapt legal advice to achieve commercial outcomes, and have experience in delivering to tight timescales.

A sound knowledge of contract and commercial law, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a team are essential. Experience in an in-house or commercial private practice environment is desirable.

What We Offer

As a permanent opportunity with a FTSE250 company, we offer a great career opportunity with a competitive package, including a Group Personal Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.

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