Senior Legal Counsel EIMEA
- Category: Legal
- Country: United Kingdom
- Location: Milton Keynes - Hybrid
Overview
The Company: WD-40 Company is a global company with its head office for Europe based in Milton Keynes. Our new facilities include a private onsite Gym in the center of Milton Keynes, just a short walk from the train station.
At WD-40 Company we believe that purpose-driven, passionate people guided by our values create amazing outcomes. Our “why” is refreshingly simple - we exist to create positive lasting memories in everything we do. We solve problems. We make things work smoothly. We create opportunities. How we achieve our “why” is by cultivating a tribal culture through learning, teaching and living our values.
Since 1953, our formulation remains a secret. It is no secret that our passion for our people, culture, and brands is what distinguishes us. WD-40 Company has best-in-class products and we seek best-in-class talent.
What You’ll Be Doing
Reporting to both the Finance Director EIMEA and the VP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary, in this newly created position, the Senior Counsel EIMEA ensures that EIMEA’s legal requirements pertaining to contracts, intellectual property protection and maintenance, and ethics and compliance (Code of Conduct) standards are managed and fully implemented, and that associated enterprise risks are mitigated. The position requires attention to good governance standards and compliance. |
What You’ll Bring To The Role
- 7+ years of progressively responsible and varied post-graduate legal experience
- 7+ years of experience in commercial contract law inclusive of 4+ years global in scope
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and efficiently on complex matters, in written, verbal and presentation media.
- Broad experience in a multi-national, public corporation environment, either as in-house counsel, or external counsel.
- Law degree obtained in a European jurisdiction (preferably a UK jurisdiction) from an internationally recognised University/law school.
- Ongoing professional education as required to maintain the license to practice, plus business-related educational seminars and/or coursework.
Total Rewards
Our competitive and comprehensive benefits package provides you protection, security, and peace of mind. We offer life-enhancing health, wellness, and financial programs, including profit incentive rewards, healthcare, generous pension contributions. In addition, we want you to recharge and take time off, so enjoy short-day Fridays, paid holidays, and an additional paid week off between Christmas and the new year to spend with family and friends!
About Us
At WD-40 Company, we believe that purpose-driven, passionate people guided by our values create amazing outcomes. Our "why" is refreshingly simple - we exist to create positive lasting memories in everything we do.
Why You Should Apply
- Learning-based culture that supports the growth and development of all tribe members
- Strong values aligned culture whose #1 strategic driver is to build a business for the future that we will be proud to hand down to the next generation
- Over 93.3% employee engagement as of January 2022 global employee survey
- A culture where 91% of the tribe report experience a sense of belonging
- Voted Most Democratic Workplace and certified WorldBlu Freedom Centered Workplace
Please, only consider employment with WD-40 Company if you feel as strongly about our values as we do: We live, breathe, and play by our values every day.
Thank you for considering WD-40 Company in your career search! #WD40TribalLife #PositiveLastingMemories
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