Legal Officer Corporate Compliance mfd
Legal Officer Corporate Compliance mfd
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Job Description
The Scope
To effectively meet the challenge of protecting the worlds forests we are committed to have the worlds most skilled people working with us. We are currently looking for an engagedLegal Officer to join our Legal Department.
The energetic and eager team of the Legal Department supports all legal and compliance aspects of
the FSC Group and advises FSCs management and its specialized units in their daily operations. The
overall scope covers a variety of law fields including contract and commercial data protection notfor
profit private international labor antitrust and competition intellectual property corporate and tax
IT tenancy insurance public and environmental law. You will work closely with the administrative
assistant of FSCs legal team being the cohub of administration of legal affairs especially in contract
management and supporting closely all legal counsels in their business affairs.
The energetic and eager team of the Legal Department supports all legal and compliance aspects of
the FSC Group and advises FSCs management and its specialized units in their daily operations. The
overall scope covers a variety of law fields including contract and commercial data protection notfor
profit private international labor antitrust and competition intellectual property corporate and tax
IT tenancy insurance public and environmental law. You will work closely with the administrative
assistant of FSCs legal team being the cohub of administration of legal affairs especially in contract
management and supporting closely all legal counsels in their business affairs.
Main Roles & Responsibilities
You are a generalist having a special interest in contract management with an international orientation.
You are able to support in a variety of legal and administrative matters in close cooperation with the
other legal team members and with a direct reporting line to the Senior Legal Counsel operating under
the FSC Group Head of the Legal Department. You are confident to cooperate with different
stakeholders to reach practical efficient and serviceoriented solutions.
The responsibilities and tasks as Legal Officer include:
Drafting reviewing proofreading negotiating and coapproving various contracts for the FSC Group.
Supporting the filing of legal documents (contracts correspondence assessment certificates policies notes etc. maintaining databases and creating institutional memory for the Legal Department.
Supporting FSCs contract life cycle management system and connected processes and team meetings. Responding to different incoming requests related to contracts or connected projects.
Supporting the procurement of legal services by:
Collaborating with internal and external clients and to prepare related writs.
Preparing and giving training on internal legal procedures to staff.
Preparation of legal assessment reports and carrying out research activities.
Substitution of other members in the Legal Department. Individual projects support as assigned.
You are able to support in a variety of legal and administrative matters in close cooperation with the
other legal team members and with a direct reporting line to the Senior Legal Counsel operating under
the FSC Group Head of the Legal Department. You are confident to cooperate with different
stakeholders to reach practical efficient and serviceoriented solutions.
The responsibilities and tasks as Legal Officer include:
Drafting reviewing proofreading negotiating and coapproving various contracts for the FSC Group.
Supporting the filing of legal documents (contracts correspondence assessment certificates policies notes etc. maintaining databases and creating institutional memory for the Legal Department.
Supporting FSCs contract life cycle management system and connected processes and team meetings. Responding to different incoming requests related to contracts or connected projects.
Supporting the procurement of legal services by:
- responding to internal requests for the purchase of legal services;
- conducting RFQ (request for quotation) and RFP (request for proposal) processes for legal services including review negotiation reporting and alignment with the legal and/or finance team;
- serving as the coliaison person between FSCs procurement team and the legal team;
- answering questions concerning the proper implementation of applicable procurement policies and procedures related to legal services.
Collaborating with internal and external clients and to prepare related writs.
Preparing and giving training on internal legal procedures to staff.
Preparation of legal assessment reports and carrying out research activities.
Substitution of other members in the Legal Department. Individual projects support as assigned.
Your profile
- University degree in law. For lawyers educated in Germany: Minimum First State Examination or a Master degree from a reputable University of Applied Sciences.
- Professional experience as practicing attorney in a law firm or inhouse officer in a legal department of an international organization is strongly desired but not mandatory.
- Experience in dealing with authorities clients courts and law firms is a plus.
- Fluency in English (spoken and written) is required due to being the daily working language a FSCs Legal Department. German Spanish and/or French is a strong advantage.
- Quick cognitive ability and good time management skills: ability to perform well while handling simultaneously several functions.
- Serviceoriented attitude to work focusing on solving legal challenges with a strong sense for diligence and accuracy but also pragmatism.
- Proven ability to plan and organize work proactively. Experience in project management is a big plus.
- Good skills in the use of the standard software packages in particular MS Office 365 Word Excel PowerPoint. Experience with Dynamics 365 MS SharePoint MS Vision and MS Project is helpful.
- Experience with contract databases such as DocuSign CLM and other knowledge management platforms is an important asset.
- Ability to work as a team player in a multicultural interdisciplinary and multilingual team.
- Strong motivation and dedication to support FSCs values and mission through excellent individual performance and integrity.
The Fine Print
- Location: BonnGermany FSC International headquarter.
- Working Hours: Fulltime 40 hoursper week Hybrid
- Duration of contract: 2year contract with the intend to go openended.
- Starting Date: As soon as possible.
About us
Welcome to FSC!
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized nonprofit organization at the forefront of promoting sustainable forestry. With over 150 million hectares of certified forests and a trusted reputation among NGOs consumers and businesses FSC is leading the way in ensuring the longterm health and resilience of the worlds forests.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is a globally recognized nonprofit organization at the forefront of promoting sustainable forestry. With over 150 million hectares of certified forests and a trusted reputation among NGOs consumers and businesses FSC is leading the way in ensuring the longterm health and resilience of the worlds forests.
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