BAE Systems plc is a British multinational aerospace, defence and information security company, based in London, England. It is the largest manufacturer in Britain as of 2017. It is the largest defence contractor in Europe and the seventh-largest in the world based on applicable 2021 revenues. Its largest operations are in the United Kingdom and in the United States, where its BAE Systems Inc. subsidiary is one of the six largest suppliers to the US Department of Defense. Its next biggest markets are Saudi Arabia, then Australia; other major markets include Canada, Japan, India, Turkey, Qatar, Oman and Sweden. The company was formed on 30 November 1999 by the £7.7 billion purchase of and merger of Marconi Electronic Systems (MES), the defence electronics and naval shipbuilding subsidiary of the General Electric Company plc (GEC), with British Aerospace, an aircraft, munitions and naval systems manufacturer.
Job Title: Legal Counsel – Business Conduct Compliance
Location: Various UK locations considered with travel to Frimley, Surrey once per week / occasional international travel. We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role.
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience
What you'll be doing:
Your skills and experiences:
Benefits:
You'll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.
The Legal team:
This role offers an exciting opportunity to be a key member of the Head Office Legal team, reporting in to the Head of Business Conduct Compliance. You will collaborate closely with various stakeholders across the business, forging strong relationships and acting as a true Subject Matter Expert in compliance and regulation. Your expertise will be essential in partnering with the business to deliver pragmatic advice and solutions on complex legal matters. Working within a dynamic and respected team, including the Head of Business Conduct Compliance, two other Legal Counsels, a Compliance Manager, a Senior Compliance Officer and two Compliance Officers, you will thrive in an environment that values your practical experience and ability to navigate intricate legal challenges. This role is ideal for someone with solid private practice experience from a reputable firm, or previous in-house experience, ready to take their career to the next level within a supportive and innovative company
Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you'll be able to make a real difference. You'll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you'll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals. We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
Closing Date: 22nd October 2024
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
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Job posted: Oct 08, 2024
Expiration date: Oct 22, 2024