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Legal Counsel

Telecommunications

Isle of Man

Permanent

Updated October 8, 2008


As part of the global Legal team your role will be to conduct yourself as both the Legal Counsel and Contract Manager for the Isle of Man Office satellite operations.

The role requires cross business interaction within a diverse number of Group functions based internationally as well as dealing with external service providers.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Acting as Company Secretary of SES Satellite Leasing Limited as a member of the board
• Advising on all Business related legal matters to line managers
• Contract preparation and negotiation
• Compliance with national and international laws
• Regulatory and policy issue resolution as required with both the UK and IoM governments
• Compliance with all Company Secretarial tasks as laid out by the appropriate Corporate Governance Legislation regarding the role.

This role offers the opportunity to apply your skills and expertise to a business that is enjoying an ongoing period of success and expansion. You will be given the ongoing opportunity to develop professionally at this exciting time in the organisation's development.

Who we're looking for
Above all you will be a self sufficient individual who is able to operate effectively as the standalone Legal representative in this business unit. You will however be integrated into the corporate legal team which is based across several locations world wide as well as participate in departmental meetings.

The successful candidate will have an excellent communication style and be able to adapt it accordingly as befits the situation at hand. You will be a team focused and highly organised individual with the ability to develop a solid legal framework in which the business can operate.

In addition you will have:

• UK /IOM law qualification
• A profile of success gained post qualification within a law firm or related Legal department
• Telecommunications experience (desirable but not essential)
• Excellent contract drafting skills

About our client
SES Satellite Leasing Limited (IOM) is part of SES Group, one of the world's leading satellite operators with networks located on every continent.

SES Satellite Leasing Limited operates within the global business context. SES expects from their future staff members a commitment to excellence, innovation and customer focus that defines the SES culture.

The SES team is an international group of professionals, widely recognised to be among the best in their respective fields. SES offers ample professional growth opportunities with a leader in the field of global communications.

What's on offer
£40k to £55k depending on exp - tax favourable. Tax favourable.

Michael Page Contact
For further info, apply or phone on 020 7831 2000.  Job Ref: 12999160
Your application will be sent to Paul Holloway.

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