Senior Legal Counsel Trade Compliance

AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life - such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals - safely, efficiently and more sustainably. We're the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we've been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We've also recently been named as one of the world's most innovative companies. If you're a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at ~~~/ Senior Legal Counsel - TRADE Locations: London, UK AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability. By connecting the power of information and artificial intelligence with human insight, AVEVA enables teams to use their data to unlock new value. We call this Performance Intelligence. AVEVA's comprehensive portfolio enables more than 20,000 industrial enterprises to engineer smarter, operate better and drive sustainable efficiency. AVEVA supports customers through a trusted ecosystem that includes 5,500 partners and 5,700 certified developers around the world. The company is headquartered in Cambridge, UK, with over 6,500 employees and 90 offices in over 40 countries. Learn more at ~~~. We take pride in our core values and the diversity of our people, valuing the unique experience and expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. At AVEVA, we're all about Limitless possibilities. Are you? Join us as a Senior Legal Counsel (Trade) to manage trade compliance activities and perform investigative work for AVEVA. This will include investigating and monitoring existing processes, implementing robust and efficient controls in the area of trade and export matters where required, and the management of all directly related training. Responsibilities: You will do: • Monitoring existing processes and implementing robust and efficient controls and improvements where required through Trade Compliance Assurance visits and training • Collaboration with Sales, Marketing, Strategy, Procurement, Channel Partner Team and Finance to address process issues and risks • Collaboration with Compliance to oversee operational aspects of the Know Your programs • Drafting and implementation of new processes as needed • Directing effective targeted and all employee training programs • Oversight of day to day and BAU on compliance matters • Producing reports on any ongoing investigations and subsequent remedial actions Skills & Qualifications: You will have: • A law degree and qualified solicitor • 5 or more years work experience as an in-house or transactional attorney with progressive, relevant experience in trade and export matters • Strong working knowledge of trade compliance assurance and investigative background • Experience working with staff at all levels, internal and external stakeholders • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral • Excellent leadership and individual/team development skills • Ability to build rapport and robust relationships AVEVA requires all successful applicants to undergo and pass a comprehensive background check before they start employment. Background checks will be conducted in accordance with local laws and may, subject to those laws, include proof of educational attainment, employment history verification, proof of work authorization, criminal records, identity verification, credit check. Certain positions dealing with sensitive and/or third party personal data may involve additional background check criteria. AVEVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to being an exemplary employer with an inclusive culture, developing a workplace environment where all our employees are treated with dignity and respect. We value diversity and the expertise that people from different backgrounds bring to our business. Come and join AVEVA to create the transformative technology that enables our customers to engineer a better world. Empowering you with pioneering tech AVEVA is a global leader in industrial software. Our cutting-edge solutions are used by thousands of enterprises to deliver the essentials of life - such as energy, infrastructure, chemicals and minerals - safely, efficiently and more sustainably. We're the first software business in the world to have our sustainability targets validated by the SBTi, and we've been recognized for the transparency and ambition of our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We've also recently been named as one of the world's most innovative companies. If you're a curious and collaborative person who wants to make a big impact through technology, then we want to hear from you! Find out more at ~~~/.