Senior Legal Advisor - London, United Kingdom - Tate & Lyle Sugars

Tate & Lyle Sugars

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

ASR Group is the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar.

The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products.

Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico.

In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company's brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle's and Sidul.

This is a 12 month fixed term contract

POSITION SCOPE

To assist the Vice President, General Counsel
Europe in advising, on a wide range of legal matters including issues relevant to the food manufacturing industry, primarily commercial, corporate, compliance, litigation, intellectual property, real estate and company secretarial matters.
To assist the Vice President, General Counsel
Europe to manage, mentor and train junior lawyers in the team.

POSITION STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND KEY DELIVERABLES

Ability to effectively interact with the business organization and managers to arrive at practical and legal solutions to business issues.
Effective prioritisation of matters and prompt efficient service.
Quality of legal advice and effective management of contracts, transactions and other matters.
Effective management of outside counsel.
Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide legal advice across the business on a broad range of commercial, corporate, compliance, IPR, litigation and commercial matters;
Support the Vice President, General Counsel
Europe on corporate housekeeping and company secretarial matters;
Remain informed of changes in law and regulation affecting the business and cascade to the business, as appropriate;
Liaise with external legal advisors as appropriate and to assist the Vice President, General Counsel to manage outside counsel expenditures, and
Support the Vice President, General Counsel.

CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

Good understanding of all aspects of contract, commercial, competition and corporate law; knowledge of litigation and compliance.
Must have cross border legal experience.
Must be able to operate autonomously.
Decisive with good problem solving skills.
Knowledge of food and/or commodity industries helpful but not required.
Good interpersonal skills.
Team player.

WORK EXPERIENCES

Solid experience in balancing legal risks with commercial needs.
At least six years postqualification experience in particular, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
Ideally legal experience should have been obtained working for a period, for a large international group.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Law degree or equivalent.
Qualified as a Solicitor in England & Wales or other Commonwealth jurisdiction and permitted to practice in England.

At Tate & Lyle Sugars, the group's values are the cornerstone of our success.

Leadership - our goal is to be the leader in every arena in which we compete.
Teamwork - our strength is magnified when we work together.
Integrity - honesty and trust are the foundation of our success.
Service - we know that the people and communities in which we operate are crucial partners to our success.
Sustainability - the member companies of ASR Group are committed to sustainable agricultural and business practices.