Head of Legal
PeopleCert
- Αθήνα
- Μόνιμη
- Πλήρης Απασχόληση
- Supervise and guide the in-house international Legal team
- Provide practical advice and support on various legal issues in a fast-paced environment
- Research, anticipate and guard Company against legal risks
- Supervise drafting and management of agreements, including customer, license and supplier agreements (often under English law)
- Manage our IP portfolio around the world and protect it from infringement, in cooperation with outside advisors
- Support our software development and sales, including licensing and open-source issues
- Manage legal aspects of M&A transactions
- Adhere to, and implement procedures, policies and work instructions as per PeopleCert’s Integrated Management System
- Ensure their work and presence is aligned with company’s values “Quality - Passion - Integrity - Innovation” at all times
- Bachelor of Laws (LLB) or equivalent; Master of Laws (LLM) from a top university will be an asset
- Experience in IP-driven businesses is highly desirable
- Proven experience and exposure in English law
- Excellent command of the English language (C2 level certification desired, LanguageCert C2 LTE or C2 IESOL certificate would be a plus)
- Advanced computer literacy is required. ECDL Advance level certification is desirable
- Proven track record of leading legal teams, with excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, negotiation and verbal/written communications skills
- Well-organized, able to be a team player and motivator, self-driven, flexible and able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
- High level of professionalism, integrity and confidentiality
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, negotiation & communication skills
- High level of professionalism and ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels
- Well organized, strong teamwork approach and team motivator, self-driven, flexible and able to work in a high-volume, fast-paced, and deadline-driven environment
- Competitive remuneration package
- Work in an international, dynamic and fun atmosphere
- Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCert's Portfolio per year for all employees
- Huge learning experience in using best practices and global environment
- Constant personal and professional development
- 100% Virtual Hiring Process
- A basic or enhanced Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check
- Right to Work in the UK check (including nationality, identity and place of residence)
- HO security check (Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) or Counter Terrorist Check (CTC)
- Financial background check
- Employment reference check.
- If working on the SELT service anywhere in the world (outside of the UK) personnel will undergo background checks that are equivalent to those stated for the UK.