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- Supporting the CEO to protect the business whilst applying legal rigour.
- Build out legal capability across Europe.
- Actively partner with commercial teams on pre, existing and post sales agreement
- Serve as the chief legal advisor to the executive leadership team and the board of directors.
- Develop and execute a comprehensive legal strategy that aligns with the organization’s objectives.
- Anticipate potential legal risks and proactively create mitigation strategies.
- Keep the organization informed of legal trends and developments that may affect its operations.
- Ensure the company complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
- Oversee corporate governance, including managing shareholder meetings, board documentation, and governance policies.
- Identify and manage legal risks across the organization.
- Advise on liability, potential litigation, and strategic decision-making to minimize legal exposure.
- Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of contracts, including commercial agreements, partnerships and acquisitions.
- Lead and manage the legal department, including hiring, mentoring, and developing staff.
- Collaborate with other departments, including finance, HR, and operations, to provide legal guidance on various projects and initiatives & act as a liaison between the legal departmentand external legal counsel when needed.
- Represent the organization in negotiations, disputes, and public engagements involving legal issues.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in legal practice, with a mix of in-house and law firm roles preferred.
- Experience in corporate, commercial, compliance, and litigation matters.
- Familiarity with global software would be advantageous.
- Previous leadership experience managing a legal team.
- A strong foundation in legal principles and knowledge across various areas of law, including corporate law, contract law, employment law, regulatory compliance, and intellectual property.
- Excellent negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
- Capacity to think strategically and provide legal advice that supports the long-term goals and objectives of the organisation.
- Commercial acumen.
- High ethical standards and integrity.
- Strategic thinker with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach.
- Strong decision-making abilities under pressure.
