Senior Legal Counsel

Job Summary:

The Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and managing contracts with customers, vendors, and business partners in the Eskenazi Portfolio, with a focus on UK and the Nordics, while also supporting the M&A and day-to-day legal operation of the Aviation portfolio. The legal counsel will report to the General Counsel and work closely with the Management of the Aviation portfolio as dedicated legal resource. The Legal Counsel will support primarily portfolio acquisitions and related legal issues, including performing due diligence, negotiating transactional agreements, and assisting with closing and integrating the acquired business.

Job Description:

The Position: 

The Senior Legal Counsel is responsible for providing legal advice and managing contracts with customers, vendors, and business partners in the Eskenazi Portfolio, with a focus on UK and the Nordics, while also supporting the M&A and day-to-day legal operation of the Aviation portfolio. The Senior Legal Counsel will report to the General Counsel and work closely with the Management of the Aviation portfolio as dedicated legal resource.  The Senior Legal Counsel will support primary portfolio acquisitions and related legal issues, including performing due diligence, negotiating transactional agreements, and assisting with closing and integrating the acquired business.   

The position requires an articulate, self-motivated individual with strong organisational skills and great attention to detail. In addition, the candidate must have excellent interpersonal skills to work with people at all levels people at all levels across multiple companies in various jurisdictions. The ability to prioritise and strong verbal and written skills are also required in this position. A legal background and/or experience working with software or tech-related companies would be an asset.    

This role is also eligible for permanent remote work status.   

 

Job Duties:

• Drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and administering a variety of contracts, including software license, maintenance and support services, consulting agreements, sub-contractor agreements, project-specific agreements, and non-disclosure agreements to maximise financial and operational performance.  

• Reviewing documents (including responses to public and private tenders) for acceptability and compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures. 

• Develop and submit contract management policies, procedures, and processes for approval. 

• Ability to customise existing templates, create templates, draft new agreements to fit project requirements, and effectively negotiate terms with customers and suppliers. 

• Build and maintain positive relationships with business partners. 

• Assess and evaluate the risks associated with new and existing contracts. 

• Research multiple international jurisdictions and recommend best practices and improvements to contract processes. 

• Assisting in performing due diligence and other M&A activities, i.e. drafting, reviewing, and negotiating mergers, share, or asset purchase agreements, disclosure letters, letters of intent, NDAs, board resolutions and other related agreements. 

• Managing post-close legal integration tasks.  

• Assisting in policy development and training as required. 

• Performing administrative duties, including, but not limited to, board minutes and resolutions, regulatory filings and company onboarding. 

• Providing legal advice, where appropriate, to relevant stakeholders.  

• Other duties shall be assigned as required. 
  

Core Competencies:

• Strong verbal, written, and problem-solving skills. 

• Demonstrate a solid understanding of legal terminology, ethics, and integrity. 

• Ability to prioritise and manage time efficiently. 

• Ability to manage multiple projects with shifting deadlines. 

• Exemplify strong attention to detail, judgment, and decision-making. 

• Ability to meet project objectives within designated constraints, including managing legal and commercial needs. 

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and the ability to retain strong customer service skills. 

• Ability to perform research and analysis efficiently and practically. 

• Ability to enforce rules, policies, and procedures. 
  

Requirements:

• 8 years of experience in an international law firm or legal department. 

• Must be a qualified lawyer in UK  

• Proficiency in English is mandatory; knowledge of additional languages - such as Spanish, Danish, Swedish, or Italian - is an advantage. 

• Experience in a telecommunication and/or software environment is considered an asset.  

• Background and/or experience in public procurement. 

• Resourceful and flexible; able to quickly adapt to an intense and changing work environment. 

• Ability to interpret, draft, and negotiate agreements. 

• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time. 

Worker Type:

Regular

Number of Openings Available:

1