In-house Legal Counsel / Head of Legal

INEOS C3D - Phenol & Nitriles

Interested in joining a winning team? A team whose employees share in the ownership of the business and are empowered to make a difference?

Ihre Aufgaben

This is a global role which requires to define, direct, provide, optimise and resource all legal advice and support for the activities of the INEOS Phenol and Nitriles businesses (C3D) and project manage M&A. Includes project work, acquisitions, disposals, general corporate and commercial, disputes and litigation, IP, company secretarial and compliance. Also the Compliance Officer for the business. Management of multi-million budget to maximise efficiency and cost effectiveness for the business. Assists in growing shareholder value to enable future business growth and returns.

The role directs the global legal strategy, project management of M&A, company secretarial and compliance activities across the world-wide businesses. Provision of legal support to the business portfolio on day-to-day commercial and company law matters is required, as well as managing disputes / litigation, negotiating settlements, providing and/or facilitating training and guidance globally for the business. Understanding underlying functional strategies is essential, as is thorough planning and resource management, to support the business in achieving its short and long term objectives.

Therefore, this role must keep abreast of external legal changes that may impact the business and help mitigate against risk of exposure, be it in M&A, litigation, contractual or compliance environment context. Regulatory appetite/focus on particular areas is important as to how this may impact C3D business strategy (e.g. in relation to financing, compliance and general risk).

The role will also act as the direct lead for the business with all external lawyers and regulatory bodies and be responsible for liaising with auditors, tax advisors, insurers and, indirectly, banks, credit insurers, and actuaries as and when required.

As a global business with operations and projects in America, Europe, Saudi Arabia and China, being able to work with and understand different cultures is essential, particularly from a compliance perspective and being able to adapt to ensure effectiveness within the relevant activity.

Accountabilities

Ihr Profil

• Qualified lawyer with 10 years post qualification experience

• Qualification in at least one European jurisdiction, preference for English law

• Experience in a leading law firm and "in-house"

• Broad experience of global business operations a must

• Extensive, proven M&A experience in Europe and US (other jurisdictions advantageous)

• Ability to manage cross-border team

• Ability to negotiate with counterparties and other stakeholders both independently and as part of a team

• Strong executive presence and interpersonal skills with ability to challenge constructively

• Existing network of lawyers globally

• Fluent in English, other languages an advantage.

• Experienced in managing compliance globally

  Technical skills:

• Deep understanding of corporate, commercial and litigation in Europe and US (other jurisdictions advantageous)

• Deep understanding of M&A processes including regulatory regimes globally

• Supports financing and re-financing initiatives of the business division

• Ability to negotiate and effectively influence at senior level and on an international scale with different cultures

• Excellent analytical and drafting skills with creative thinking capability

• Effectively communicates complex legal matters in a simple manner and makes decisions / recommendations striking a good balance between efficiency and effectiveness

• Knowledge of desktop-based applications (e.g. MSOffice suite) and general IT infrastructure and systems including legal carve out issues with the same on M&A projects

• Understanding of financial reporting standards legislation (e.g. GAAP, IFRS)

• Accomplished at presenting, with ability to deliver training sessions as and when required

  Behavioural skills:

• Strong legal awareness and ability to provide clarity on complex issues

• Ability to think strategically and influence, with excellent communication skills

• Pro-active in partnering with the business to understand issues and provide viable solutions and advice, taking into account strategy and business objectives

• Creative and innovative to find solutions

• Assists in ensuring growth of the business is supported and executed.

• Willingness to travel on a global scale.

• Integrity and a team player. Leads by example, supports change in a dynamic environment

• Competence to manage staff and cultural awareness

• Ability to deal with challenge and resistance

• Flexibility to cope with changing requirements and being a catalyst for change

  Commercial skills:

• Good understanding of business context/strategy and different economies

• Experienced negotiator with highest levels of stakeholders

• Creative thinker and an enabler for the business objectives

• Strong ability to adapt changes in legal, business and economic environment into daily work