Associate Legal Counsel

Location: Stoneleigh, ENG, GB

Workplace Type: Onsite

Not everyone can claim to feed the world, but it is part of our everyday. Behind everything we do for our farmers, there is one AGCO team making it happen. We are proud to put our curiosity to work, building a better and more sustainable world. Join our extraordinary team today!

The purpose of the position is to provide legal advice and support as an Associate Legal Counsel and part of the Legal team in EME on a wide range of legal issues, including managing own matters under supervision, drafting, reviewing and advising on agreements, instructing and liaising with external legal counsel in respect of contentious issues where necessary; interfacing with various parts of the business at all levels and assisting with the resolution of all legal issues arising therefrom among other activities as seen below.

Your Impact:

• Support drafting and reviewing a wide range of commercial agreements and maintaining accurate legal documentation.
• Utilization of AI tools to increase efficiency and demonstrate a curious mindset, finding new ways to improve processes within the team.
• Conduct legal research, prepare reports/advice, and ensure high accuracy in all deliverables.
• Manage contracts and handle legal queries efficiently using contract management systems.
• Assist with legal advisory, litigation matters, and company secretarial activities while supporting team initiatives.

Your Experience and Qualification:

• Minimum 12-18 months of experience working in a legal team as a qualified junior lawyer.
• Degree level qualification in Law, General Diploma in Law (GDL) or CILEX (Chartered Institute of Legal Executives), Level 3 Professional Diploma in Law and Practice.
• Legal Practice Certificate (LPC).
• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in relevant sector.

26 days annual leave + additional privileged leave and ability to buy up to 5 days annual leave.

Pension scheme, life assurance and Group Income Protection.

AXA private healthcare is available.

Retail discounts on vouchers, EAP, and access to the Yu life Wellbeing App (free and unlimited 24/7 UK-based GPs + free will service).

Your Workplace:

You'll collaborate with your amazing AGCO colleagues, spending four days onsite at our Stoneleigh, Warwickshire location and one day working from home.

We value inclusion and recognize the innovation a diverse workforce delivers to our farmers. Through our recruitment efforts, we are committed to building a team that includes a variety of experiences, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives.

Join us as we bring agriculture into the future and apply now!

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AGCO is a global leader in design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including leading brands like Fendt , Massey Ferguson , PTx and Valtra . AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world.