Canon is looking for a Legal counsel.
You will be responsible for:
- Handling of day-to-day contractual issues: Preparation and drafting of various legal (including but not limited purchase, supply, equipment lease, marketing contracts) contracts; assist in preparation of contract summaries and presentations and communicate about signed contract
- Case Management: Assist with a variety of legal caseloads & tasks, generally under supervision, which may include a variety of contracts, marketing issues (advertising & promotions), customer complaints, litigation, and others as required from time to time
- Support (Provide PE or EMEA Project Assistance): Member of the broader EMEA legal department and may be required to provide project based support to knowledge competence centers and actively participate in department activities
- IP Liaison: Support Canon Europe in relation to trademarks & general IP issues, including parallel trade issues, as required
- Risk Management (Provide Legal Analysis): Review and assess risk/legal implications of relevant company strategies & activities, making recommendations for change, as required
- Administration and development of the Canon Legal Resource Centre and connected resources (central knowledge and user journey hub)
- Handling of trainings: Delivering basic legal trainings on various legal day-to-day aspects to the staff
What Company Asks:
Company needs people who can achieve the exceptional by working collaboratively, who have the courage to risk new ways of doing things and the ability to see the world the way their customers see it. Company is looking for creative problem-solvers like you, someone who can ensure Canon stays ahead in an ever-changing world.
Requirements:
- Education: Russian Law degree or other degree with appropriate postgraduate legal qualification
- Competition law is a must
- Proven record in Corruption and Bribery Policy implementation/compliance experience is a big plus
- Knowledge of Consumer legislation
- Understanding of tax and financial risks in the company’s activity is a must
- Deep knowledge of conclusion and performance of contracts
- Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience within an international company
- English language proficiency (verbal and written to be able to draft contracts)
- Excellent writing skills
- Capacity to collaborate with others and maintain good client relationships
- Outstanding time-management abilities are essential
- Manage and maintain the contracts administration process in a timely & effective manner
- Demonstrate a proactive “can-do” attitude, demonstrating ownership & follow up of issues with an understanding of internal client needs
- Crisis management
Company Offers:
- Official competitive salary
- Lunch allowance
- Medical insurance
- Corporate mobile phone
- Comfortable office in the center of Moscow (Kurskaya metro station)
- Temporary contract - 1 year