Senior Legal Counsel

Ascom UK is looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Legal team on a full time basis. We are a hybrid company which means three days in office.

What we expect you to do for us:

• Provide legal advice and strategic guidance to business units and functions, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations while supporting the organization’s goals and mitigating legal risks.
• Draft, negotiate and review a wide range of contracts.
• Establish and improve templates, standards and processes.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy laws and regulations
• Maintain, improve and protect intellectual property rights.
• Handle litigation cases.
• Select, instruct and supervise external counsels.
• Conduct internal training and workshops on legal topics

Skills & Experience:

• Ability to effectively use applications like Word, Excel, OneDrive and SharePoint and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Understanding relevant laws, regulations, and legal principles.
• Identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal risks to protect the organization.
• Ability to develop and implement legal strategies that align with the organisation's goals.
• Proficiency in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements.
• Written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey legal advice.

Professional Experience and Education:

• University degree (Master of Law or equal)
• 6-10 years experience, preferably in an international company in the ICT sector or in an international commercial law firm

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