Description
We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support Who Gives A Crap's growth and impact. As our Senior Legal Counsel, you'll be instrumental in supporting the company's growth and impact. You'll take the lead on complex commercial matters, including significant contracts and high-stakes negotiations. Beyond that, you'll provide expert guidance across global legal areas like intellectual property, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance. You'll also serve as a crucial point of contact for day-to-day legal inquiries and play a key role in educating the business on legal best practices.
Responsibilities:
- Shaping our legal team's direction: Collaborate with the Head of Legal to define goals and priorities, ensuring our legal strategy aligns with the company's bigger picture.
- Navigating new product launches: Review contracts and advise on compliance for new product lines as we expand our reach.
- Mentoring future legal stars: Share your knowledge with junior lawyers, helping them tackle complex issues or providing guidance that supports their professional growth.
- Making legal easy to understand: Translate complex legal jargon into clear, actionable advice for non-legal audiences.
- Championing smarter ways of working: Explore and implement new legal tech or processes to boost efficiency and make legal support more accessible.
- Skilful negotiations: Handle complex negotiations for key partnerships, securing outcomes that are beneficial for our mission and business.
- Staying ahead of the curve: Keep a close eye on global legal changes, ensuring our advice is always accurate and we're prepared for what's next.
Requirements:
- Minimum 5 years+ PAE: 10 years+ PAE & in-house experience desirable
- Thrives on strategy: Enjoy collaborating to set clear goals and work with the Head of Legal to develop effective plans for the team.
- Influence: Understand the benefits of finding win-win solutions, develop strong relationships, and pro-actively engage with stakeholders to influence risk maturity.
- Project management whiz: Skillfully manage multiple legal projects, keeping stakeholders aligned and initiatives on track.
- Leads with both directness and empathy: Great at fostering collaboration, providing constructive feedback, and navigating challenging conversations respectfully.
- Drives tangible results: Focused on achieving measurable outcomes, always looking for ways to improve processes and deliver real value.
- Communicates clearly and simply: Break down complex legal information for non-legal audiences and champion user-friendly legal solutions.
- Possesses strong negotiation skills: Excellent technical legal skills and can confidently handle complex matters, achieving favourable outcomes while maintaining positive relationships.
- Provides savvy commercial advice: Offer clear, pre-emptive legal advice that balances risk and commercial success, identifying both risks and opportunities for the business.
- Is committed to continuous growth: Always seeking ways to improve processes, stay updated on legal developments, and contribute to a culture of ongoing learning.
- Enjoys mentoring others: Genuinely likes guiding and supporting junior team members, and educating the broader business on all things legal.
Benefits:
- Competitive, market-informed salaries
- Meaningful support towards healthcare for our team around the world
- Generous paid leave
- Tailored learning and development opportunities
- Free toilet paper