Legal Counsel

SMITHS DETECTION MAKING THE WORLD A SAFER PLACE

Every minute of every day, in nearly every country across the globe, Smiths Detection people and technology make the world a safer place. We safeguard people, business and infrastructure with the latest innovations and screening technology for aviation, ports, borders, defense, and security across 55 countries around the globe

Life At Smiths –

• Global leader: We impact critical systems every day with sites in 17 countries and six centers of research excellence. From pioneering to powering life-changing innovation, we’re delivering threat detection and screening solutions to safeguard the world from threat
• Digital growth: A key part of our capability is the integration of digital technology across our business and our operations in more than 55 countries, will be critical to our continued success
• Exciting opportunities: Our growth is creating exciting opportunities to work with experts in physics, chemistry, electronics, mechanics, production, computer science, and AIML
• International environment: With some projects, work requires global collaboration and the potential to travel and grow with the business

Job Description

Smiths Detection is a global authority on the application, management and manufacture of world class detection and screening technology. Every minute of every day, our detection and screening technology helps to protect people and infrastructure, making the world a safer place.
Our goal is simple – to provide the security, peace of mind and freedom of movement upon which the world depends. We deliver the solutions needed to protect society from the threat and illegal passage of explosives, prohibitive weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals and narcotics.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, including sales, services, purchase, software licensing, professional services, agency, distribution, teaming and confidentiality agreements.
• Review terms and provide risk analysis and appropriate risk reduction strategies in connection with public and civil tenders. Brief senior management on risks and recommended courses of action.
• Advise internal stakeholders on the legal implications of, and develop solutions for, matters which arise in the course of the company’s business at the Hemel Hempstead site and in the UK, Ireland and Israel markets (e.g., regulatory compliance, contractual disputes and claims)
• Represent legal on the local site management team, site crisis response team, market leadership team and provide legal advice on matters affecting the UK operating site.
• Advise internal stakeholders on contract management s matters, including preparation of contract related communications, contract amendments, terminations and claims.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of contract templates and ensure use of approved templates throughout the business.
• Advise on data protection matters and participate in the Smiths Group Data Protection network, act as Divisional Data Protection Champion
• Interface with outside counsel, as well as internal staff and corporate management.
• Participate in preparing and conducting training programs.

The Individual

Education/Training: Law degree

Experience:

• Minimum of five years postgraduate experience; in-house legal department experience a plus.
• Prior transactional experience, including the ability to draft and review contract terms and conditions.
• A background in government contracts is desirable; experience with public sector contracting is a plus

Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills, listening and influencing.
• Good relationship building in a diverse environment
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from management, employees, customers and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills: big-picture oriented but able to focus on the details also.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity. We have several employee-led Employee Resources Groups (women@work, Black Employees Network, Veterans, Pride Network) providing support, enhancing career development, and contributing to personal development in the work environment and beyond.

At no time during the hiring process will Smiths Detection, Smiths Group, nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing.