Legal Counsel - Greater London, United Kingdom - AESC UK

Description

Job Description

Mission & Main Objectives:

AESC, a fast-growing leading EV battery technology company, is seeking a French and English-speaking Legal Counsel to be a member of the European legal team based in London.

In this exciting role, you will work on a wide variety of corporate legal matters that reflect the changing needs of a high-growth EV battery business. These could include matters related to sales, purchasing, manufacturing, real estate, labor & employment, intellectual property, litigation, regulatory compliance and general commercial matters. You will build a corporate governance structure, manage internal legal know-how and support the business's growth initiatives in the UK, France and the wider Europe region.

Outline and Responsibilities:

• Support the General Counsel, EMEA on UK, French and wider European matters
• Negotiate, draft and review commercial agreements
• Take proactive ownership of in-house matters
• Provide practical legal advice to major function teams (e.g., the Sales, Purchasing, Manufacturing and Finance teams)
• Manage external counsel on a cost-effective basis
• Work collaboratively with international business teams in Europe, Asia and US on various Europe-related matters
• Develop and provide compliance related training programs, manage filings and other corporate secretarial matters for corporate entities

Experience and Qualifications Required:

• The successful candidate will have at least 2 to 4 years of general corporate and commercial legal experience gained at a respected law firm and/or in-house at an MNC
• A keen interest in working in a 'start-up' environment within the EV industry and possess a growth-mindset
• Ability to expeditiously identify and assess issues and provide legally sound recommendations, consistent with good business practices
• Must be creative and passionate about growing the business and understanding how to attain goals within different cultures
• Candidates must be qualified to practice as a solicitor in either France or England
• French and English (fluent) language skills are required, Chinese and Spanish are advantageous

Personal Attributes:

• Highly flexible to the scope of work to meet the needs of a rapidly growing company in an exciting industry
• Passionate about driving value in a growing business and meeting the challenges of a net-zero future
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively, work diplomatically, and foster relationships with individuals at all levels
• Proactive mindset
• Excellent communication skills
• High emotional intelligence and self-awareness
• Innovative, detail-oriented, self-starter who can bring a new perspective to the business
• Collaborative and progressive team member who embodies the company mission and values