Our client operates globally and leads their market, designing and manufacturing cutting edge technology for projects around the world.  They drive digital transformation by integrating world-leading process and energy technologies.

Position overview

We are recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel to join their NORDIC team and be responsible for managing channel contracts and channel compliance (i.e. distribution, OEMs and resellers).

How you will contribute:

You will be responsible for delivery of legal and compliance services. You will operate as a key business partner to provide strategic support and advice, working on a wide range of channel related commercial and compliance matters including:

• Preparing and reviewing contracts and terms and conditions
• Supporting negotiations, preparing templates, providing claims support and overseeing litigations
• Helping to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Group policies
• Providing training and facilitating compliance programs

Applicants must have experience of:

• Preparing, reviewing and supporting negotiations of Distribution and Channel Partners agreements
• Providing Distribution and Channel antitrust and competition law regulatory advice
• Reviewing and advising the business on commercial terms and deal structures in relation to Distribution & Channel agreements and being able to identify red flags
• Proactively identify, define, and mitigate risks by contributing to and implementing policies and procedures

Your profile

We are looking for someone with a proven track record operating in an in-house environment. You must be able to work proactively and closely with the business stakeholders, to identify and analyse critical business issues, and to apply legal expertise to deliver solutions.

You should have excellent legal and communication skills and be:

• A Nordic qualified lawyer with around 6+ years’ relevant PQE in commercial law
• Nordic language(s) + English
• Relevant experience in channel contracts and channel compliance (i.e. distribution, OEMs, resellers).
• Excellent interpersonal skills, commercially minded, highly organised and able to work effectively in teams
• Able to work independently and manage large volumes of work

Interested individuals should apply enclosing their CV.

Fford & Stone is a trusted partner of the business profiled. 

Due to high levels of interest it isn’t always possible to respond to all applicants, however we will be in contact if we can assist you. 

We take Equal Opportunities seriously, any PQE indicated in this advertisement is a guide only and all applications will be reviewed on merit.

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