Legal Counsel

In this role you will be responsible for drafting reviewing and negotiating commercial and government contracts related to sales and services. You will manage the full contract lifecycle including handling claims amendments terminations and bid protests. The position also involves addressing compliance inquiries conducting due diligence on agents and distributors within the assigned market and ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements. Additionally you will collaborate with external counsel on litigation matters to protect the companys interests and mitigate risks.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of five years postgraduate experience; in-house legal department experience a plus.
• Prior transactional experience including the ability to draft and review contract terms and conditions.
• A background in government contracts is desirable; experience with public sector contracting a plus
• Strong verbal and written communication skills listening and influencing.
• Good relationship building in a diverse environment.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management employees customers and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills; big-picture oriented but able to focus on the details also.
• Strong business acumen and commercial awareness with the ability to advise on legal matters in the context of business strategy and objectives and to translate legal advice into practical business solutions.

Additional Information :

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Diversity & Inclusion:

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race colour religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website ( believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation including but not limited to interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our careers website (Careers - Smiths Group plc)

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time