Senior Legal Advisor

1 week ago

Inchinnan, Renfrewshire, United Kingdom James Fisher and Sons plc Full time
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We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Legal Counsel to join our Legal & Export Control Team at James Fisher and Sons plc. The successful candidate will provide legal and contractual support to the Division and its Product Lines, and will be responsible for minimizing legal, contractual, and compliance exposure.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide legal and contractual support to the Division and its Product Lines
  • Review commercial contracts, draft contract exceptions, and negotiate client contracts and supplier contracts
  • Provide advice on the protection and management of intellectual property
  • Support the Divisional sales teams through the preparation of agency, teaming, and reseller agreements
  • Support management of litigations, disputes, claims, and supervising outside counsel
  • Provide guidance and assistance to ensure all operations and business activities are carried out in compliance with local laws and regulations
  • Actively participate in the implementation and monitoring of JFS Compliance Program, including implementation and training of JFS Corporate Policies, Standards, and Procedures
  • Participate in the deployment and implementation of the Group Legal Department strategic initiatives and provide support to the Group Company Secretary Department
Requirements
  • A Qualified lawyer (Scotland or England/Wales preferred)
  • Sound knowledge of and practical experience in contract and commercial law
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both orally and written, and capable of adapting legal advice to enable desired commercial outcomes
  • Adept at delivering to tight timescales, while managing multiple cases simultaneously
  • Self-starter, motivated, and capable of operating outside comfort zone
  • Flexible and good team worker, assisting as part of wider group legal team where necessary
  • Confident in dealing directly and managing relationships with directors, senior managers, customers, and suppliers
What We Offer

We offer a number of benefits, including a Group Personal Pension Scheme and Life Assurance.

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