A senior in-house lawyer with experience of operating in a local and global environment providing constructive and cost-effective legal advice and assistance with a comprehensive understanding of the legal challenges faced by business. Key strengths include excellent communication skills; managing relationships with external lawyers and other professionals, working to improve effectiveness and cut cost; collaborating with colleagues globally at all levels, ensuring service levels were met; experienced in engaging with board members and senior executives, with a proven ability to lead and develop a team. An individual with a great commitment to personal development who is prepared to go above and beyond. Always demonstrating honesty and integrity, I am passionate about the role of an in-house lawyer in adding real value to businesses through developing positive internal relationships; understanding business needs and finding creative ways to help get better results. I love making things happen and helping others achieve their goals with a 'sleeves rolled up' attitude to doing what is necessary to get the job done. I'm fortunate to have a broad range of industry sector experience which is of benefit in any new role.I have a proven ability and willingness to learn about and embrace new areas of law and legal skills in order to meet the needs of the role and client.Areas of Expertise:• Litigation and Dispute Resolution• Intellectual Property Protection• Strategy Formulation• Managing External Lawyers• Analysis of Legal Risks• Budget Conscious• IP Licenses• Commercial Contract Drafting• Leadership & People Management• Delivering Training• Negotiation & Communication Skills• Product Safety• Consumer Law• Compliance• Corporate Governance & Company Secretarial• Managing Insurance Brokers
Listed skills include Legal Advice, Intellectual Property, Employment Law, Commercial Litigation, and 46 others.