Senior Legal Counsel - Crewe

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Senior Legal Counsel

About the opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team as Senior Legal Counsel for our Emerging Businesses (Telecoms, EV and Energy, Insurance, Velos Limited and Vehicle Solutions Limited), reporting into the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary.

You will be responsible for an interesting and wide variety of legal work, working as part of a small and closely knit team. that provides support to a wide range of business divisions in a fast-moving environment.

What you'll be doing

• Business Partnering :
  1. business partnering with the Emerging Businesses (Telecoms, EV and Energy, Insurance, Vehicle Solutions and Velos) to understand their objectives and provide legal solutions that align with overall group and divisional goals;
  2. develop speciality in depth knowledge of the legal and regulatory risks relevant to the Emerging Businesses and provide practical guidance and solutions to support the mitigation of such risks.
• Legal Advisory:
  1. provide timely and strategic legal advice to the business on a wide range of legal issues, both across the Emerging Businesses but also providing support across the Radius Group, as required; and
  2. reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, including customer terms and conditions, supplier contracts and reseller agreements;
  3. developing specialist, in-depth knowledge of the agreements relevant to your business divisions; and
• Legal compliance:
  1. stay abreast of relevant laws and regulations affecting the Radius Group's and, in particular, the Emerging Businesses and ensure compliance; and
  2. conduct training sessions for employees to ensure wider awareness of legal risk and compliance.
• Litigation management:
  1. manage and oversee litigation matters within your divisions, working closely with external counsel when necessary; and
  2. develop and implement strategies, policies and procedures to minimise legal exposure and resolve disputes efficiently.
• Risk management:
  1. identify and assess legal risks associated with business activities (with a focus on the Emerging Businesses) and propose strategies to mitigate such risks; and
  2. work collaboratively with internal stakeholders to implement risk management initiatives.

In addition to the above, undertake such duties as may reasonably be requested and that are commensurate with the nature and grade of the post.

What are we looking for?

• UK qualified, with 5+ years PQE and a current practicing certificate.
• Substantial commercial experience, preferably at least some of which has been gained in-house.
• Proven track record in providing practical and business-focused legal advice to senior stakeholders.
• Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills.
• Experience in managing and overseeing litigation matters.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ownership of projects and tasks through to completion.
• Excellent written and communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

What are desirables for us?

• Dual qualification (from an EU member state, ideally Republic of Ireland) or international exposure
• A regulatory lawyer, either from a financial services (insurance sector would be ideal) or Telecoms regulatory experience or from a similar regulatory background.

What can you expect of us?

• A friendly culture that mirrors our proposition to our customers.
• A fast-growing organisation that defines itself as being agile and innovative.
• A drive for continuous improvement, which you will be empowered to get behind from day one.
• A commitment to building a working environment that values inclusivity, innovation, agility, and drive.

Heard of us?

We're an ambitious, forward-thinking global business who build transformative solutions for our customers to deliver best-in-class sustainable mobility, connectivity, and technology solutions. We support our customers with a range of products and services to meet their needs.

Since 1990 our ambition has never wavered. From humble beginnings, our vision and drive has seen us venture into new markets with confidence and stay ahead of market trends. Our mission is to help businesses of all sizes adapt to the future and take advantage of the opportunities that change brings. Sustainability is at the core of our offering. With our leading e-mobility solutions, we're committed to guiding businesses through the energy transition, building solutions for a more sustainable, connected future.

This is where you come in. We are on a journey of growth. We pride ourselves on being at the forefront of technology innovation and we invite you along on this journey.

And of course, you will be compensated competitively along with bonus potential and a good range of core benefits.

Radius is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to welcome people regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation or socioeconomic background.

We do not accept speculative agency CVs. Any CV received by Radius will be treated as a gift and not eligible for an agency fee. PSL agencies should only send CVs if authorised to do so by the Radius Talent Team.