ROLE DESCRIPTION SUMMARY
The incumbent provides assistance in all legal and contractual matters to support the activities of the Legal Commercial team.
S/he acts as a trusted business partner to the commercial teams and provides pro-active, value-added legal support and on commercial matters to enable transactions. S/he actively advises and counsels on legal issues, including risk assessment and avoidance.
S/he also provides support and guidance on a variety of legal matters to other company divisions on an as needed basis.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY RESULT AREAS
- Structure, draft, negotiate and finalize contracts ensuring compliance with applicable national and international laws and regulations
- Conduct research and draft memoranda in various legal fields
- Provide assistance to SES's affiliates and subsidiaries on legal aspects as requested
- Provide support and advice in legal matters in various functions
- Ability to communicate succinctly, diplomatically and credibly at all levels within the organisation
- Collaborative individual, able to build relationships across all levels and functions of the organization
- Clear and candid communicator able to produce and present to a variety of internal and external audiences
- Provide timely and effective legal advice to the commercial groups in support of their respective projects, contracts and initiatives including bids and public/private partnership initiatives
COMPETENCIES
- Capability to work in an accurate and organized manner with proven attention to detail
- Flexibility and team-spirit
- Good interpersonal relations and communications skills (written and oral)
- Good time management and priority setting skills
- Proactive approach, can-do mentality and ability to work autonomously
- Diplomatic manner
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- Master's degree or LLM in law
- Bar qualification would be of advantage
- One to three years of post-qualification experience in a law firm or legal department of a company would be of advantage
- Experience in the telecommunication/media sector would be of advantage
OTHER KEY REQUIREMENTS / COMMENTS
- Computer literacy (word, excel, power point)
- Fluency in English, both oral and written, is a must
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally
SES Satellites Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about SES Satellites and has not been reviewed or approved by SES Satellites.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Company materials highlight a minimum of 25 days’ paid annual leave in many locations, plus two paid volunteering days. Local exceptions are explicitly noted by country.
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Parental & Family Support — Fully paid parental leave for maternity, paternity, adoption, and foster care is offered globally. U.S. subsidiary information also indicates eligibility for spouses/domestic partners and dependents in many plans.
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Healthcare Strength — Published benefits outline comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, alongside EAP, wellness programs, and mental health support. Materials indicate many coverages begin at hire in the U.S.
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