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ABOUT THE ROLE
We are recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel, to join our Global Legal Team and be responsible for providing legal and compliance support to our Ireland operations.
As an organization and individuals, we believe that trust is a foundational value and we put it at the heart of how we work at Schneider Electric. We build trusted teams through our leadership expectations, by creating equal opportunities, harnessing the power of all generations, championing well-being and new ways of working.
Mission:
You will be responsible for delivery of legal, regulatory and compliance services. You will operate as a key business partner to provide strategic support and advice, working on a wide range of commercial and compliance matters.
Location: This role supports a flexible hybrid model with some working from home options available. The local office is in Dublin. You should expect regular travel within the UKI zone and occasional travel to other locations in Europe as business need is determined. Travel may include some overnight stays
What will you do?
Preparing, reviewing and supporting negotiations of a number of contracts including industry standard construction contracts
Reviewing and preparing templates
Providing claims support and overseeing litigations
Helping to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Group policies
Supporting back office functions inclusing Real Estate, Finance & HR
Providing training and facilitating our compliance programs
Other general legal support as reasonably required by Legal Management to service the Irish operations.
Qualifications
What will help you to be successful?
A fully qualified lawyer authorized to practice in Ireland with a Master/Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent and at least 5 years' relevant PQE in commercial law
Fluent in English (written and verbal) with great technological skills
Worked in an international company and has a proven track record operating in an inhouse environment
Work proactively and closely with the business stakeholders, to identify and analyse critical commercail and legal issues
Apply legal expertise to deliver solutions
Confident with fantastic interpersonal skills, commercially minded, highly organized, and able to work effectively in teams
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to work independently and manage large volumes of work
What do we offer?
We are offering an interesting job with a range of activities providing a high level of personal responsibility and broad prospects. This is an excellent opportunity to join a global company
Competitive compensation and benefit
Opportunity to develop based on clear career paths, to grow through experience and exposure
Collaboration within cross-region and global teams