of counsel Par, England
Job description
Junior Legal Counsel – In-house
Imerys – Par in Cornwall
Highly competitive salary
Will involve travel outside of the UK
Want to develop your legal career in a business where your progression is based on your ability? Our in-house Legal Counsel position may be what you are looking for.
What you’ll be doing
Working within our globally based legal team this role is for EMEA assisting our UK operations in the development of the activity, in areas such as Sales, Purchase, Real estate, Science & Technology and IP providing clear and concise legal guidance and advice.
With initial focus on commercial contracts, you’ll also get involved in legal matters such as settlement of claims/disputes including arbitration and mediation, mergers & acquisitions, antitrust & compliance, and other key activity, all primarily related to UK laws.
Your experience
Ideally, you’ll be 3-4 years PQE, with a Master’s in business, international or contract law.
What is essential is that you:
- as a minimum, hold a BSc in Law and practical experience of business law (UK), specifically in contract draft & review, gained in a commercial law firm/industrial in-house setting
- possess UK legal knowledge
- are fluent in English, both written and verbal. A second language such as French would also be useful
- must be willing to travel (ca. 20% of the time) outside of the UK, primarily to Paris, France for business meetings
What we offer
An excellent opportunity for you to expand your commercial law skills and knowledge as well as a comprehensive benefits package:
- Life Assurance, Income Protection, Defined Contribution Pension Plan
- Sick Pay
- Long Service Awards
- IML Reward Hub and Employee Discounts
- Flu and Eye Care Vouchers, Cycle to Work Scheme, Health & Wellbeing Programme
- Onsite gym (Par Moor Centre)
About us
The world leader in mineral-based industrial solutions, with over 16,000 employees and 200+ sites worldwide; we have a wealth of career and development opportunities that allow you to tap into your full potential. Our workplaces are diverse and inclusive and maintaining the health, safety, and environmental standards on site, for yourself and others around you is important to us.
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IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
