Corporate Counsel- Commercial (EU)

Responsible for handling a variety of complex legal matters or projects across a wide range of businesses, regions and/or functions.
Recognized as a developing expert in an area of law, specialty, function or geographic region; negotiates legal matters within the individual’s realm of responsibility
May be allocated responsibility to support in management of a relationship with a business unit, business segment, region, or function
Responsible for project and matter management with limited supervision; exercises independent judgment
Shares in management of outside counsel relationships
Acts as trusted advisor for mid to high level management; has strong grasp of business environment; effectively partners with clients to identify and design needed improvements; provides legal as well as practical advice within the appropriate business context; understands and manages client expectations
Assists in development of legal strategies for business
May influence or contribute to overall objectives and goals of organization
Provides support and leadership in legal function projects
May supervise and/or mentor one or more junior lawyers, paralegals or administrative assistants
Demonstrates specialization proficiency in one or more areas of law, specialty or function; acts as a resource to others
May lead projects for the legal function

Skills

Action oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Balances stakeholders - Anticipating and balancing the needs of multiple stakeholders.

Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.

Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.

Manages conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.

Persuades - Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.

Project Issue and Risk Management - Manages the process to identify, assess and prioritize issues and risks using recommended tools and processes to minimize, monitor, and control the probability and/or impact of negative events or to maximize the realization of positive events.

Project Management - Establishes and maintains the "Balanced Triangle" of Scope, Schedule and Resources for a temporary effort (a "project").

Situational adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Strategic mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

Degree in law
License to practice law in home jurisdiction
Six Sigma Belt certification required
This position may require licensing for compliance with export controls or sanctions regulations.

Experience

Significant relevant experience required.

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