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Legal Counsel

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Rotork

Sep 20

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Legal
  • Bath
  • Quick Apply

AI generated summary

  • You must be a qualified lawyer with 4+ years PQE, experience in commercial contracts, risk-based advice, and strong communication skills. Be proactive, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure.
  • You will advise on contracts, litigation, data protection, HR, and M&A, provide commercial solutions, drive efficiencies, and engage with the Management Board.

Requirements

  • Qualified lawyer with 4+ years PQE.
  • Must have solid experience in general commercial contracts. Additional experience in data protection, employment or disputes/litigation is highly desirable.
  • Extensive experience in providing consistent and clear risk-based advice in an in-house environment is essential.
  • Is commercially aware, bright, confident and proactive.
  • Can build relationships at all levels through effective communication and teamwork.
  • Can work autonomously but be a team player.
  • Is calm under pressure and organises workload to be as efficient as possible.
  • Has excellent attention to detail with a tenacious approach to best practice.

Responsibilities

  • advising Rotork Plc and its subsidiaries on a wide array of matters such as commercial contracts (including framework agreements, master supply agreements, and agent/distributor/reseller agreements, as well as non-standard supply and purchase terms), litigation, data protection, employment and HR issues, mergers and acquisitions, internal restructuring, property deals, and intellectual property issues
  • offering solutions to business challenges in a manner that is commercially savvy and straightforward
  • being innovative in driving efficiencies and shaping business strategies
  • engaging with the Management Board

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Legal Counsel position?

The candidate must be a qualified lawyer with approximately 4+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE).

What areas of law should the candidate have experience in?

The candidate should have solid experience in general commercial contracts. Additional experience in data protection, employment, or disputes/litigation is highly desirable.

What are the main responsibilities of the Legal Counsel?

The Legal Counsel will advise Rotork Plc and its subsidiaries on matters such as commercial contracts, litigation, data protection, employment and HR issues, mergers and acquisitions, internal restructuring, property deals, and intellectual property issues.

Who will the Legal Counsel report to?

The Legal Counsel will report directly to the Head of Legal for EMEA and India.

What skills are necessary for success in this role?

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills, be well-organized, adaptable, proactive in problem-solving, and have strong attention to detail.

Is there an opportunity for career growth in this position?

Yes, this role offers the chance to make an impact and shape the future of the business, especially as Rotork is undergoing a period of change and growth.

What is the working environment like at Rotork?

Rotork promotes a high-performing, collaborative, and dynamic work environment, engaging with the Management Board and ensuring no two days are alike.

Does the role require teamwork?

Yes, the candidate should be able to build relationships at all levels through effective communication and teamwork, while also being able to work autonomously.

What is the company’s position in the market?

Rotork is the market-leading global flow control and instrumentation company, listed on the London Stock Exchange, and respected for its engineering excellence and commitment to performance.

What does Rotork mean by "Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations"?

This phrase reflects Rotork's purpose of ensuring stability and efficiency in the flow of liquids, gases, and powders across various industries, contributing to sustainable practices for future generations.

Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1957
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Rotork is a FTSE-250 market-leading global provider of mission critical flow control and instrumentation solutions for oil and gas, water and wastewater, power, chemical process and industrial applications. Rotork has 3,700 employees, based in 39 countries and serving customers in over 170 countries, led from our head office in Bath, UK. No matter where in the world customers are located, Rotork products can be locally sourced and supported by life-of-plant maintenance, repair and upgrade services. Rotork – Keeping the World Flowing for Future Generations.