Senior Legal Counsel (Sustainability Business)

Schneider Electric’s purpose is to empower all to make the most of our energy and resources, bridging progress and sustainability for all. We call this Life is On. Our mission is to be your digital partner for Sustainability and Efficiency. We drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies, endpoint to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centres, infrastructure and industries. We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems, and we are passionate about our shared values of Meaningful Purpose, Inclusion and Empowerment.

The role
We are recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel, to join our Global Legal Team and be responsible for providing legal and compliance support to our Sustainability Business. As an organisation and individuals, we believe that trust is a foundational value and we put it at the heart of how we work at Schneider Electric. We build trusted teams through our leadership expectations, by creating equal opportunities, harnessing the power of all generations, championing well-being and new ways of working.

Mission
You will be responsible for delivery of legal, regulatory and compliance services to the Sustainability Business, which provides a range of goods and services to help companies transform their energy management and achieve sustainability goals. You will operate as a key business partner to provide strategic support and advice, working on a wide range of commercial and compliance matters.

Location
This role supports a flexible hybrid model, and it will allow some home working to be combined with office attendance. The role will be based at our London office in Victoria. You should expect regular travel within the UKI zone and occasional travel to other locations in Europe as business need is determined. Travel may include some overnight stays.

What will you do?

1. Preparing, reviewing and supporting negotiations of a number of contracts including industry standard contracts and contracts for the supply of software (stand-alone and SaaS)
2. Reviewing and preparing templates
3. Providing claims support and overseeing litigation
4. Helping to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Group policies
5. Supporting back office functions, where required
6. Providing training and facilitating our compliance programs
7. Other general legal support as reasonably required by Legal Management to service the UK operations.

What will help you to be successful?
A fully qualified solicitor authorized to practice in England with a Master’s/Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent and at least 5 years' relevant PQE in commercial law. Fluent in English (written and verbal) with great technological skills. Worked in an international company or major law firm and has a proven track record operating in a busy, fast-paced environment. Worked proactively and closely with business stakeholders to identify and analyse critical commercial and legal issues. Apply legal expertise to deliver solutions. Confident with fantastic interpersonal skills, commercially minded, highly organised, and able to work effectively in teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Able to work independently and manage large volumes of work.

What do we offer?
We are offering an interesting job with a range of activities providing a high level of personal responsibility and broad prospects. Excellent opportunity to join a global company. Competitive compensation and benefits. Opportunity to develop based on clear career paths, to grow through experience and exposure. Collaboration within cross-regional and global teams.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.
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Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!