Job Description

Description

Are you a commercially minded legal professional ready to see your work directly influence business outcomes? We're looking for a Legal Counsel who will be a strategic partner who will help shape the direction of JT.

In this role, you'll be part of a collaborative and supportive Legal, Regulatory and Compliance team, you'll advise on a broad range of legal and regulatory matters across multiple jurisdictions. Your insight will help the business identify opportunities, manage risk and make informed decisions that drive growth and innovation.

At JT, we value smart thinking, open communication and a willingness to get stuck in and here, you'll find a genuinely human work culture. What sets this role apart is the opportunity to truly collaborate across departments and add value beyond the legal box, contributing to initiatives in compliance, governance and ongoing process improvements to shape how legal services are delivered.

JT is committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment and JT Family. We will ensure that all individuals are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in job applications, interviews, onboarding processes and beyond. Should you require any support or assistance in making your application, please contact us at hrinbox@jtglobal.com

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Key Responsibilities



Provide sound, commercially minded legal advice across multiple jurisdictions and to a broad spectrum of areas across retail and enterprise sales, technical, operations and to executive leadership, ensuring compliance with both local and international laws Build credibility as a trusted advisor who offers solutions-oriented legal support that aligns with business goals while mitigating legal and regulatory risks Display flexibility in advising on legal matters, sometimes beyond the scope of your primary jurisdiction, offering pragmatic solutions and a strong understanding of general legal principles Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of legal documents, including agreements, letters and other legal correspondence Ensure that all documentation adheres to legal standards and business requirements Build strong relationships with the business to ensure alignment when providing practical legal guidance and advice Work with colleagues on statements of work, requests for proposals and/or supplier/customer onboarding Build and manage relationships with other members of the Legal, Regulatory and Compliance team, stakeholders and external legal and other advisors Assist with projects as required in relation to mergers, acquisitions and divestments by providing legal insights and helping to navigate any related legal complexities Contribute to the development and delivery of training initiatives and materials aimed at educating employees across departments with the knowledge and tools to self-serve Continuously improve internal legal processes to enhance efficiency, effectiveness and timeliness of in-house legal services

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Qualified lawyer (solicitor, barrister or Fellow of Chartered Institute of Legal Executives or equivalent) with at least 3 years PQE Experience in a corporate legal environment, providing legal advice on a wide variety of general corporate and commercial matters Proficient in drafting a variety of legal documents including complex agreements, ensuring accuracy and legal soundness Sound knowledge of general legal principles and the ability to give legal advice including corporate law, commercial contracts, regulatory compliance and risk management High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive matters The ability to navigate and offer advice on legal matters outside of your jurisdiction, with a focus on practical and commercially viable solutions Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present legal information clearly and succinctly to a diverse range of internal stakeholders Demonstrate the ability to quickly grasp business issues, formulate clear and practical legal advice and understand the commercial impact of legal decisions on business operations Able to manage a varied workload, prioritise effectively under pressure and meet deadlines without compromising on quality Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with colleagues across different departments and externally

Benefits

26 days holiday Health & Dental Insurance Pension Scheme Bonus Scheme Fully discounted staff services Professional Development Recharge Days
JT provide colleagues with an opportunity to embrace flexibility to work the hours that suit them in a location of their choice - office, home or further afield under our Hybrid Working guidelines.




Through our hybrid working initiative we have diversified the ways in which we recruit, which also means that we are now able to support posts in major global locations. The benefits that are listed above are an example of those that we provide in our key locations, if you are applying from outside of these areas, please note that your compensation package might look a little different.



Our main priority is colleague wellbeing, and we hope this offers greater opportunity for a work life balance. We aim to offer this approach to all colleagues across the business, but we recognise that there are certain roles that will need to work in a specific way due to their nature, such as our colleagues working in engineering, our contact centres and our retail outlets. We are actively working with our management teams to increase flexibility wherever we can.

About JT

Founded in 1888, JT (formerly Jersey Telecom) is headquartered in Jersey, Channel Islands, and is the largest local operator. We play a vital role in the Channel Islands' critical infrastructure as well as a growing digital economy and thriving business and financial services sector, providing the robust connectivity essential for these industries.

JT is more than the incumbent telecom provider. We have built strong long-standing strategic partnerships to deliver world-class products and services. Our expertise ensures exceptional customer experiences and new revenue-generating services, making us a preferred provider globally.

In 2018, JT became the world's first telecom company to offer fibre-to-the-home and businesses for 100% of all broadband users, topping global broadband speed charts.

Our commitment to innovation continued in 2023 with the announcement of a major network transformation across the Channel Islands, incorporating Ericsson's advanced energy-efficient technologies. Our next-generation network programme includes the launch of 5G, enhancing global connectivity and customer experiences, while future-proofing our network.

In recent years JT has pursued a successful strategy of international diversification, the growth of which has enabled it to reinvest global revenues back into its domestic markets with a significant proportion of revenues now coming from international operations. With one of the most extensive roaming networks, JT offers coverage across the world through over 500 global roaming partners.

JT has evolved from a government-owned telecom provider into a global Digital Infrastructure provider, positioning Jersey as one of the fastest jurisdictions in the world and a hub for tech startups and the financial services industry.