Senior Legal Counsel, UKI & Europe

Brambles Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact.

What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model.

Job Description

Senior Legal Counsel, UKI and Europe

Based in Weybridge, London or Manchester – Hybrid (2 days in office)

Permanent, full time

Competitive executive compensation package

Join a vital legal journey as the primary advisor for senior management at Brambles, addressing diverse issues that impact both the company and the community. Your role involves tackling daily legal challenges, drafting and negotiating key contracts, managing risks and disputes, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Collaboration with multiple departments and external firms will be essential, as will your involvement in strategic projects and sustainability efforts.

Key responsibilities include:

• Serve as the primary legal advisor for senior management and regional support teams.
• Address a wide range of legal issues impacting Brambles and the community.
• Draft and negotiate key contracts with major clients and suppliers.
• Manage risks and disputes, determining when to involve external legal experts.
• Lead training sessions on compliance issues, including code of conduct and competition matters.
• Negotiate agreements related to plant operations, logistics, asset management, and real estate.
• Oversee customer and procurement contracts across Europe.
• Conduct market share analysis and build relationships with external law firms.
• Collaborate with various functions on strategic projects and sustainability initiatives.
• Support country leadership teams and engage in EU projects.
• Contribute to legal operations transformation, optimising legal processes and implementing technology driven efficiencies.

This multifaceted role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact and shape Brambles' future!

Desired skills & experience:

• A minimum of 4-5 years of PQE in corporate law.
• Must be a registered lawyer authorised to practice in the UK.
• Experience in competition and civil law (advantageous).
• Blended experience in private practice and in-house.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to provide commercially relevant insights.
• Familiarity with intellectual property law.

As an inclusive employer, Brambles wants to see every candidate performing at their best throughout the job application process, interview process and whilst at work. We therefore encourage you to inform your Talent Acquisition Partner of any reasonable adjustments you might need to enable this to happen.

Remote Type: Hybrid Remote Skills to succeed in the role: Adaptability, Cross-Functional Work, Data-Driven Decision Making, Digital Literacy, Emotional Intelligence, Feedback, Inclusive Leadership, Innovation, Learn From Mistakes, Mentorship, Motivating Teams, Prioritization, Stakeholder Engagement, Talent Development.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.