The RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to create a legal function to meet the needs of Fastmarkets as an independent, fast-growing business.We wish to appoint a Legal Counsel to be part of the Legal, Risk &amp; Compliance function (“LRC”) and who will report directly to the Senior Legal Counsel of Fastmarkets.  The role sits in the newly established Legal, Risk &amp; Compliance Function within Fastmarkets. LRC is responsible for managing legal, risk, compliance, privacy and company secretarial services on a global basis across the business.The General Counsel reports to the CEO/CFO and the team is viewed as a genuine business partner and critical to helping the organisation deliver its strategy and this message is set from the top of the company. PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES<ul><li>Support and manage the business’ commercial legal issues on a global basis.  This covers a wide range of issues including negotiating, drafting and reviewing a wide range of commercial agreements, intellectual property, information technology, data licensing (in and out), disputes and litigation, data privacy, data licensing (in and out), electronic contracting and employment.</li><li>Support the Senior Legal Counsel and General Counsel in a wide range of areas, including establishing systems, processes and controls to appropriately manage legal risk within the business.</li><li>Adopt a pragmatic, business-orientated approach to the role, with a focus on implementing practical and scalable solutions to support the business in meeting its strategic objectives.</li><li>Draft, negotiate and advise on a range of agreements, including both customer and supplier contracts, taking the lead on projects when requested.</li><li>Support Senior Legal Counsel and General Counsel on projects, business implementation and commercial contracts.</li><li>Partner and support colleagues in Risk and Compliance and the Company Secretarial team on a range of issues.</li><li>Represent the LRC at regular stakeholder meetings (for example in steering groups and working parties).</li><li>Work closely with the team’s legal vendors to manage day-to-day service delivery, ensuring that work is triaged and prioritised appropriately. </li><li>Monitor legal developments and translating them into clear, actionable plans for the business.</li><li>Horizon scan on legal and regulatory change in the business’ key markets.</li></ul>

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Lithium Hangar Holdco Limited is the ultimate holding company for the Fastmarkets group of companies. Lithium Hangar Holdco Limited (14476245) is a company registered in England and Wales and is controlled by funds managed and/or advised by Astorg. Astorg is a European private equity firm with over &euro;20 billion of assets under management.

Legal Counsel

The RoleThis is an exciting opportunity to create a legal function to meet the needs of Fastmarkets as an independent, fast-growing business.We wish to appoint a Legal Counsel to be part of the Legal, Risk &amp; Compliance function (“LRC”) and who will report directly to the Senior Legal Counsel of Fastmarkets. &nbsp;The role sits in the newly established Legal, Risk &amp; Compliance Function within Fastmarkets. LRC is responsible for managing legal, risk, compliance, privacy and company secretarial services on a global basis across the business.The General Counsel reports to the CEO/CFO and the team is viewed as a genuine business partner and critical to helping the organisation deliver its strategy and this message is set from the top of the company.&nbsp;PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES<ul><li>Support and manage the business’ commercial legal issues on a global basis.&nbsp; This covers a wide range of issues including negotiating, drafting and reviewing a wide range of commercial agreements, intellectual property, information technology, data licensing (in and out), disputes and litigation, data privacy, data licensing (in and out), electronic contracting and employment.</li><li>Support the Senior Legal Counsel and General Counsel in a wide range of areas, including establishing systems, processes and controls to appropriately manage legal risk within the business.</li><li>Adopt a pragmatic, business-orientated approach to the role, with a focus on implementing practical and scalable solutions to support the business in meeting its strategic objectives.</li><li>Draft, negotiate and advise on a range of agreements, including both customer and supplier contracts, taking the lead on projects when requested.</li><li>Support Senior Legal Counsel and General Counsel on projects, business implementation and commercial contracts.</li><li>Partner and support colleagues in Risk and Compliance and the Company Secretarial team on a range of issues.</li><li>Represent the LRC at regular stakeholder meetings (for example in steering groups and working parties).</li><li>Work closely with the team’s legal vendors to manage day-to-day service delivery, ensuring that work is triaged and prioritised appropriately.&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor legal developments and translating them into clear, actionable plans for the business.</li><li>Horizon scan on legal and regulatory change in the business’ key markets.</li></ul>

Legal Counsel

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