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Canon

2mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Senior Level
  • Legal

AI generated summary

  • You should be a qualified lawyer with 5+ PQE in EU/UK/Switzerland/Norway, experienced in competition, consumer, privacy, and contracting law, with in-house or law firm exposure. Proficient in English; business acumen necessary.
  • You will draft and negotiate agreements, manage legal tasks, support compliance, implement strategies, assess risks, provide legal advice, resolve issues, and mentor junior employees.

Requirements

  • A qualified lawyer, preferably in one of the following jurisdictions: any of the EU member states, UK, Switzerland or Norway with 5+ PQE
  • Proven experience in competition law, consumer law, privacy law and general contracting law. IT/IT solutions experience is a plus;
  • Relevant working experience in a law firm (preferably with some direct exposure to in-house counsel work), or as an in-house counsel in an international company.
  • In addition to relevant local language(s), proficiency in English at a business and negotiation working level required; where English is local language, business proficiency in a second European language not essential but welcome;
  • Business and commercial knowledge
  • Basic competency in relevant computer systems & package
  • Apply High Standards of Accuracy
  • Apply Business Acumen
  • Communicate Effectively
  • Create Solutions to Problems
  • Focus on the Customer

Responsibilities

  • Draft and negotiate a broad range of agreements including sales, partnership, distribution and SaaS agreements.
  • Manage a variety of legal work and tasks, generally with minimal of supervision (except where subject otherwise requires), and which may include a variety of issues including compliance (competition law, consumer law, data privacy law, review or steer review by a junior legal team member of multinational contracts, review of marketing campaigns and materials (including advertising & promotions), dispute resolution, corporate compliance at UK HQ.
  • Support and implement contracting strategies for new product launches.
  • If required, participate in legal working groups within the Canon EMEA territory and assist on local or regional issues as required from time to time.
  • Support internal projects, trainings and processes and drive cross-functional efforts.
  • Design, build and improve legal department processes.
  • Review and assess risk/legal implications of relevant company strategies & activities, making recommendations for change, as required and ensure appropriate reporting to manager, develop standard guidance, develop and deliver compliance training for business and, when required – Canon EMEA Legal Team
  • Develops and maintains a comprehensive understanding of the Business Unit objectives, drivers and threats in order to provide pro-active, contextualised legal advice to and for the Business Unit while interfacing with National Sales Organisations (NSO) to ensure a consistent understanding of both central and NSO concerns and opportunities.
  • Supports in resolving complex issues in BU area of responsibility based on existing solutions and procedures or proposing improvements to such solutions and procedures
  • Serves as a resource for Legal competence centres (such as Privacy/Competition etc) across the EMEA teams or specified projects
  • Trains/mentors junior employees

FAQs

Do we support remote work?

Yes, we support remote work in a hybrid format with 3 days in the office and 2 days from home.

Do we provide an annual bonus?

Yes, Canon offers an annual bonus and an annual pay review.

What is the minimum number of personal holidays offered per year?

Canon provides a minimum of 25 days of personal holiday per year, with up to 5 additional days available for purchase.

Is there a pension scheme available?

Yes, there is a generous pension scheme available for employees.

What additional healthcare benefits are offered?

Canon offers private healthcare and a wider medical plan as part of its benefits.

Is there support for mental health?

Yes, Canon has partnered with Mental Health First Aid UK to create a network of mental health champions for employee support.

What kind of training opportunities are available?

Canon provides learning and development opportunities to support employees’ professional growth.

What languages are required for this position?

Proficiency in English at a business and negotiation level is required, along with relevant local language(s). Business proficiency in a second European language is welcomed but not essential.

What type of legal experience is preferred for this role?

Relevant experience in competition law, consumer law, privacy law, and general contracting law is preferred, along with working experience in a law firm or as in-house counsel in an international company.

Where is the office located?

The office is located in Stockley Park, Uxbridge.

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Canon

Entertainment & Media
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1937
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Canon Inc., headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a leader in the fields of professional and consumer imaging equipment, industrial equipment and information systems. Canon’s extensive range of products includes production printers, multifunction office systems, inkjet and laser printers, cameras, video and cinematography equipment, network cameras, medical systems and semiconductor-manufacturing equipment. Originally established in 1937 as Precision Optical Industry, Co., Ltd., a camera manufacturer, Canon has successfully diversified and globalized to become a worldwide industry leader in professional and consumer imaging systems and solutions. With approximately 180,000 employees worldwide, the Canon Group includes manufacturing and marketing subsidiaries in Japan, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Oceania; and a global R&D network with companies based in the United States, Europe, Asia and Australia.