Senior Legal Counsel, Commercial Transactions Porto, Portugal Job Description:
About the Role
Supports the business of the organization by leading the regional Transaction team as directed by the Regional Lead Counsel, Commercial Transactions. Manages legal issues with the focus on trade practices in IT distribution with no or limited supervision. Counsels and advises management on legal problems in the transactional law area and works closely with local management teams in regard to advising and training in the matter. Participates in or conducts negotiations and transactions in the area on behalf of TD SYNNEX and assists in the defense of the organization in legal action. Supports legal compliance activities, focused on the mentioned area.
What You'll Do
Play an active role as a member of the global legal services team providing input in the development of policies and implementing initiatives and directives within the Country organization with the focus on contract/transactional law.
Advises on legal aspects of TD SYNNEX's business within the country using sound legal and business judgment and experience with the focus on contract/transactional law.
Collaborates or cooperates with local management team, global legal services team, and outside legal counsel in various matters.
Communicates and interacts regularly with business clients and global legal services team in order to deliver value-added legal services.
Sets work priorities, productivity goals, and provides a strong customer service focus.
Advises their direct reports and supervises their daily operational work.
Provides training focused on contract/transactional matters for the internal clients.
Assists with the preparation or review of proposed contracts and other legal instruments to safeguard the organization's interests.
What We're Looking For
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Qualified and admitted to the practice of law in the UK.
Qualified legal degree from a certified educational institution required.
Minimum of 5+ years in the practice of commercial/corporate law required or in-house experience in transactional work.
Preference for in-house experience.
Able to write clear and logical legal briefs, reports, and other documents.
Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
Able to work constructively under stress and pressure.
Able to build solid, effective working relationships with others.
Able to coach others in the development of their skills.
Able to negotiate persuasively and effectively.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Able to communicate legal research information clearly and concisely to others.
Able to make sound legal decisions.
Able to interact positively and effectively with others at various levels within the organization and outside parties.
Able to identify needs and opportunities and develop action plans to address them.
Able to prioritize workload based upon business needs and goals.
Able to conduct presentations and training.
Very good in business/legal English.
Able to conduct in-depth research into applicable laws and judicial decisions and make appropriate recommendations of actions to take.
Key Skills
What's In It For You?
Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It's not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.
Don't meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.
At TD SYNNEX, we're proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion. If you're excited about working for our company and believe you're a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we're looking for!
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