Senior Legal Counsel

Portugal
Permanente
Horário completo

Há 17 dias

Job Description: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, end-point to cloud connecting products, controls, software and services, across the entire lifecycle, enabling integrated company management, for homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries.We are the most local of global companies. We are advocates of open standards and partnership ecosystems that are passionate about our shared Meaningful Purpose, Inclusive and Empowered values.We are recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Global Legal Team and be responsible for providing legal and compliance support to our Portugal operations.As an organization 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.You will be responsible for:

Delivery of all legal services (directly and using external resources, where approved) for the zone.
Oversight and delivery of all legal services in domestic and international bids with a specific focus on commercial contract review, strong collaboration and coordination with the Legal Team in the Region.
Providing quality and timely legal advice to the business on a day-to-day basis in areas such as:

(a) Leased & property matters
(b) Competition law
(c) General Commercial transactions
(d) M&A
(e) Employment and safety
(f) Product and quality issues
Operating as a valued and integral member of the GLD and as a key business partner to provide high-quality legal services and strategic legal support and advice.
Negotiating contracts and deals on behalf of the company.
Supporting the Compliance Central team by implementing internal governance policies, policy read-proofing, and investigations on ethical concerns & misconduct in Portugal.
Claims & Litigation oversight & reporting.

Benefits and travelBenefits include a generous bonus scheme and competitive benefits package. You would be based in our offices in Spain or Portugal. You should expect:

Regular travel within Portugal.
Occasional travel to other locations in Europe as business needs require.
Travel may include some overnight stays.

What qualifications will make you successful for this role?We are looking for someone who is comfortable working in a digital environment, feels strongly about social justice and sustainability, and wants to work in an international company with a proven track record in an in-house environment. Our future colleague must be able to work proactively and closely with business stakeholders, identify and analyze critical business issues, and apply legal expertise to deliver solutions.You should have excellent legal and communication skills and be:

A fully qualified lawyer authorized to practice in Portugal with a Master of Laws degree or equivalent and at least eight (8) years' relevant PQE in commercial law (with a focus on indirect/channel/reseller business), preferably in a Hi-tech, Oil & Energy, Construction or Renewables & Environment sector.
Native in Portuguese and fluent in English (written and verbal), with strong technological skills.
Confident with fantastic interpersonal skills, commercially minded, highly organized, and able to work effectively in teams.
Able to work independently and manage large volumes of work.

Let us learn about you! Apply today.You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.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!€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
#1 on the Global 100 World’s most sustainable corporationsYou must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust CharterSchneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.

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