Overview
Legal Counsel – Commercial Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom at Cummins West Africa Limited
Title: Legal Counsel – Commercial
Company: Cummins West Africa Limited
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
Description
We are looking for a talented Legal Counsel – Commercial to join our legal team in London, United Kingdom. 
In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:
Lead Legal Support: Provide comprehensive legal support for the electrolyzer business segment globally, ensuring alignment with business goals and legal standards.
Transactional and Compliance Expertise: Advise on a wide range of legal responsibilities, focusing on Europe but also collaborating with in-house counsel in other regions.
Contract Negotiation: Skillfully negotiate project and EPC contracts with customers, using industry-standard forms and customer templates where appropriate.
Project Management: Manage projects and legal matters with limited supervision, demonstrating sound and independent judgment.
Stakeholder Collaboration: Act as a trusted advisor to mid- to high-level management, partnering with internal stakeholders to identify improvements and provide practical legal advice.
Legal Strategy Development: Assist in developing legal strategies that align with business objectives and contribute to the overall goals of the organization.
Risk Management: Identify, mitigate, and manage legal risks, ensuring compliance and protecting the company’s interests.
Leadership and Mentorship: Provide support and leadership in legal department projects, and potentially supervise and mentor junior lawyers, paralegals, or administrative assistants.
This role may require up to 10% domestic and international travel frequency.
Responsibilities
To be successful in this role you will need the following: *
Strong Legal and Project Management Skills: Experience in reviewing and negotiating commercial project agreements, including EPC contracts, and managing projects with limited supervision.
Critical Thinking and Business Acumen: Ability to make well-reasoned decisions, think strategically and innovatively, and understand the business implications of legal advice.
Effective Communication and Collaboration: Excellent skills in building relationships and working collaboratively with colleagues and stakeholders across various disciplines and cultures.
Adaptability and Integrity: Willingness to handle a wide range of legal issues, manage risks, and demonstrate strong personal and professional integrity and business ethics.
Qualifications
Education/ Experience:
Minimum 2:1 Undergraduate law degree (or equivalent).
Legal Practice Certificate (U.K. only) / License to practice in other jurisdiction.
Registered with relevant Law Society/legal regulatory body.
License to practice law in home jurisdiction.
Significant experience of substantive projects law practice either in-house with a corporation or in private practice. Ideally upwards of 5 years’ experience but candidates outside of these parameters with the necessary skills are welcome to apply.
A mix of in-house and private practice preferred but not required.
Strong English language essential and German or Spanish language skills and/or experience of working across multiple European jurisdictions would also be an advantage.
Job
Law
Organization
Cummins Inc.
Role Category
Hybrid
Job Type
Exempt – Experienced
ReqID
2411640
Relocation Package
No
