Senior Legal Counsel - Business Legal

Mission

We are recruiting a Senior Legal Counsel to join our Global Legal Team and be responsible for providing legal and compliance support for our UK & I operations.

As an organisation and individuals, we believe that trust is a foundational value and we put it at the heart of how we work at Schneider Electric. We build trusted teams through our leadership expectations, by creating equal opportunities, harnessing the power of all generations, championing well-being and new ways of working.

You will be responsible for delivery of legal, regulatory and compliance services. You will operate as a key business partner to provide strategic support and advice, working on a wide range of commercial and compliance matters.

 Location

This role supports a flexible hybrid model, and it will allow some home working to be combined with office attendance. The local offices are in London, Telford and Coventry. You should expect regular travel within the UKI zone and occasional travel to other locations in Europe as business need is determined. Travel may include some overnight stays. 

What will you do?

• Preparing, reviewing and supporting negotiations of a range of commercial contracts and projects, including industry standard construction contracts
• Reviewing and preparing templates
• Providing claims support and overseeing litigation
• Helping to ensure compliance with applicable laws and Group policies
• Supporting back-office functions including Real Estate, Finance & HR
• Providing training and facilitating our compliance programs
• Other general legal support as reasonably required by Legal Management to service the UK operations.

What will help you to be successful?

• A fully qualified solicitor authorized to practice in England with a Master’s/Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent and at least 5 years' relevant PQE in commercial law
• Fluent in English (written and verbal) with great technological skills
• Worked in an international company or major law firm and has a proven track record operating in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Worked proactively and closely with business stakeholders to identify and analyse critical commercial and legal issues
• Apply legal expertise to deliver solutions
• Confident, with fantastic interpersonal skills, commercially minded, highly organised, and able to work effectively in teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to work independently and manage large volumes of work

What's in it for me?

• High-visibility role where your counsel directly influences business strategy and outcomes
• Opportunity to lead impactful projects and mentor legal professionals
• Collaborative culture that values expertise, strategic thinking, and professional growth
• Access to development programs that expand your specialized knowledge and leadership skills
• Flexible work options designed to support your personal and professional well-being

Bring your legal expertise to a team that's ready to support your success — apply today!

#CVL

At Schneider, we believe that every employee is a talent who deserves equal opportunities. This means you matter. Every individual needs to feel valued, supported, and treated fairly to do their best work.

Our Total Rewards is our way of saying: “We see you. We value you”. It’s more than just pay and benefits- it’s a meaningful investment in you. It is designed for you to perform, grow, feel safe, and elevate your potential to shine as an impact maker.

For this UK based position, the expected pay range is GBP 83,200 - GBP 124,800 per year. This pay range includes base pay and short-term incentives. The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United Kingdom. Our pay ranges are determined by the local market.

Schneider Electric is there when it matters most to you

Our Total Rewards package outlines all the benefits and support you’ll enjoy as part of the Schneider Electric team:

Care for Yourself and Your Family. We ensure you feel secure with benefits that help you and your family thrive: health and life insurance, paid time off, parental and care leave, flexible work options, and confidential counseling for life’s challenges.

Invest and Plan Your Future. We help you plan and invest for the future with competitive pay and programs: your base salary, short-term incentives or sales incentives, opportunities to own company shares, and retirement savings plans for your future.

Grow Your Skills and Career. We commit to helping you grow with ongoing performance and development conversations, Senior Talent Program, global career opportunities, access to our Schneider Career Hub for new positions, projects, and mentors, and learning platforms like Coursera to equip you with the skills for today and tomorrow.

Team Up in the Workplace. We encourage teaming up through project opportunities on the Schneider Career Hub, smart ways to collaborate, celebrating contributions via a recognition program, sharing your voice in our engagement survey, and fostering an inclusive, caring workplace.

Support Your Community. We make a difference in your community with volunteer leave, programs through the Schneider Electric Foundation, and initiatives that support youth education.

Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?

When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our  IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.

IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.

We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.

Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!

€40 billion global revenue
+9% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries

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