Job-24637 EMEA Legal Manager

Overview

We are tech transformation specialists, uniting human expertise with AI to create scalable tech solutions. With over 7,400 CI&Ters around the world, we've built partnerships with more than 1,000 clients during our 30 years of history. Artificial Intelligence is our reality.

Objective

To provide strategic legal guidance and lead legal operations in the EMEA region, ensuring compliance with local and international regulations and protecting the company's interests. This role is essential for mitigating legal risks, supporting business initiatives, and promoting corporate governance.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal counsel on a variety of issues including commercial contracts, intellectual property, labour law, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance.
• Manage and oversee the legal team in the EMEA region, ensuring high quality and efficiency in legal operations.
• Develop and implement legal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Represent the company in negotiations, litigation, and other legal matters, working with external law firms as needed.
• Collaborate with business leaders to identify and mitigate legal risks, offering practical and strategic solutions.
• Stay updated on changes in laws and regulations that may affect the company and advise on the implications of these changes.
• Prepare and review legal documents, contracts, and other legal instruments to protect the company's interests.
• Promote a culture of governance and compliance within the organisation, conducting legal training and guidance for employees.

Must Haves

• 5+ years of experience as a generalist lawyer with a UK focus.
• Experience across multiple legal areas, including Employment, Mergers & Acquisitions, Commercial Contracts, Intellectual Property, and Regulatory Compliance.
• Experience developing legal strategies and executing them across multiple geographies.
• Previous experience managing C-level stakeholders and advising on scenarios, consequences, and risk.

Nice to Haves

• Experience of the Portuguese market.
• Previous work within a technical consultancy.

Collaboration is our superpower, diversity unites us, and excellence is our standard. We value diverse identities and life experiences, fostering a diverse, inclusive, and safe work environment. We encourage applications from diverse and underrepresented groups to our job positions.