Description:

About the role:
Supports the business of the organization by leading the regional Transaction team as directed by the Regional Lead Counsel. 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 of advising and training in the matter. Manages a team of individual negotiators. Participates in or conducts negotiations and transactions in the area on behalf of An American Multinational Corporation 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 contract/transactional law.
Advises on legal aspects of An American Multinational Corporation's business within the country using sound legal and business judgment and experience with the focus contract/transactional law.
Collaborates or cooperates with local management team, global legal services team, outside legal counsel in various matters.
Communicates and interacts regularly with business clients and global legal services team in order to deliver high-value added legal services.
Sets work priorities, productivity goals and provides 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.

Able to work effectively in a multi-tasking 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 write clear and logical legal briefs, reports and other documents.
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
Able to prioritize work-load based upon business needs and goals
Able to conduct presentations and training
Very good in business/legal English
Qualified legal degree from certified educational institution required
Qualified and admitted to the practice of law in the Country.
Minimum of 3+ years in the practice of commercial/corporate law required or in-house experience in transactional work.
Preference for in-house experience.
Able to conduct in-depth research into applicable laws and judicial decisions and make appropriate recommendations of actions to take.
3 to 5 years of direct supervisory/management experience