In House Counsel (Fermanagh)

Your new company

Hays legal are delighted to be supporting a leading manufacturing company with offices in Fermanagh in their search for an ambitious In House Legal Counsel.

Your new role

• In your new role you will provide legal counsel, guidance and specialised advice including maintaining all documentation and records relating to these areas.
• In your role you will support the Company Secretary as well as provide proactive business-focused advice and implement initiatives to reinforce a culture of integrity and ethical behaviour across the business.
• You will act as the central point of contact to provide high quality guidance and advice on a spectrum of legal matters, including;
• Regarding company secretarial, you will be responsible for preparing minutes and other documentation to directors, shareholders and auditors within the required timeframes.
• You will also include maintaining up to date Company Books, complete statutory annual reporting and any ad hoc statutory company requirements for the company.
• You will continually review and ensure the Company's compliance within the applicable laws and regulatory bodies.
• You will apply effective risk management techniques, take full ownership and provide accurate and timely counsel to the business on a variety of legal topics (including, but not limited to, personal Injury claims, supplier claims, customer contracts, supplier contracts etc).
• You will be the company representative and central point of control for external legal advisors and third-party representatives including auditors and external counsel.
• Ensure the Executive Board and senior management team remain informed of regulatory, legislative and best practice changes and their obligations under these changes and how they impact the Company
• To work in collaboration with departments to ensure contracts are robust and fit for purpose. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating various commercial contracts and agreements. Including the renegotiation and applying of variations to existing contracts where required, also to ensure contract compliance within policies and procedures.
• Managing and mitigating legal risks by designing and implementing company policies and procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of alterations in legislation and provide clarification on legal language or specifications to individuals in the Company.
• Manage all land registration matters for the business such as easements, leases, wayleaves, sale of assets etc. Maintain an up to date register of all land related documentation.
• Manage any litigation which may arise from time to time.
• Provide training/support and guidance to team members across the organisation on contracting and legal issues. This will include developing a training plan to support teams to become more legally aware and to promote best practice by providing training on matters such as contract law and other relevant legal issues.

What you'll need to succeed

• You will be a qualified Solicitor with 3 YRs PQE +
• Familiar with UK and NI law
• High degree of professional ethics and integrity, and sound judgement to analyse situations and information
• Proven ability to deliver positive and constructive internal and external relationship management across multiple departments
• Able to demonstrate personal success in the achievement of continuous improvements in aspects of legal applications
• Must be able to demonstrate ability to influence at a senior management level across functional areas
• Committed to learning and self-development - evidence of continuous professional development
• Professional in approach, able to lead by example, operate sensitively in difficult situations and confidently communicate effectively at all levels of the business.

What you'll get in return

You will receive a highly competitive market salary plus a host of benefits;

• Green Travel Plan
• Company Bonus
• Employee Wellbeing Plan
• Company Social Club
• Company Pension
• Talent Development
• Enhance Reward Platform - flex on benefits packages where you can opt in/out
• On site gym
• Discounted canteen

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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