VP, European General Counsel

Job Purpose:  

Directs the legal affairs of the organization with a focus on Global and European Headquarters functions support in Europe (e.g., Tax, Finance, Accounting, Treasury, Business Units, HR, Corporate Secretarial, etc.) and regional and country operations.  Supports all M&A transactions in Europe.  Is responsible for coordinating and supervising a group of lawyers and other staff.  Participates in complex legal issues independently.  Counsels and advises management on legal matters.  Participates in or conducts negotiations, litigation and transactions on behalf of TD SYNNEX and assists in the defense of the organization in legal action.  Supports the organization by providing clear pragmatic advice with regard to risk, compliance and other general legal issues.

Responsibilities:

• Manage, advise and lead the European,  Regional and Country Legal teams; Act as the strategic legal business partner to the European Executive Board members relative to their respective areas of responsibility  in Europe;

• Develop and propose innovative legal and compliance policies and best practices by recommending policies and procedures to the business for approval and implementation, while balancing risk governance needs and the company's goals;

• Provide expertise, advice, and recommendations related to a broad range of legal issues by identifying concerns and developmental needs, and providing strategic advice to the business leadership in Europe and the HQ functions;
• Promote and facilitate open and full communication links, and ensuring an effective flow of information between the various HQ, European and country and regional executives, boards, management, and outside advisors;
• Manage complex legal issues;
• Coordinate with the US and APJ Legal teams on global issues and in relation to various European and Country Laws;
• Manage external counsel on issues that are outsourced;
• Provide guidance and updates to the relevant persons on key changes to laws and regulations;
• Work with the Ethics & Compliance Team on policy and training issues affecting the European business;
• Advise the European business on intra-company transactions; Assists in managing and supporting all aspects of company secretarial activity as requested in the Europe region and in coordination with the Global legal function;
• Acts as an authorized signatory or Procurist in the European HQ and regional entities and such other entities as are assigned; Advise and assist the European and assigned country and regional business in all litigation matters with the support of outside counsel, including commercial and employment disputes;
• Provide legal support to the business, which may include a wide variety of transactional and non-transactional work including, but not limited to: Vendor Contract Management, Customer Contract Management,  Litigation, and Compliance. Other services requiring a wide range of legal skills including, but not limited to: Finance, M&A, Risk Management, Legal Research, Intellectual Property and all other areas of law relevant to an international IT and telecoms distribution company.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

• Qualified lawyer in at least one European jurisdiction
• Experience of managing a team of lawyers
• Experience of operating at Board/Senior Management level in a complex environment.
• Experience of handling complex legal cases and providing expert legal advice on complex issues.
• Ability to make clear decisions and create clear and deliverable actions to meet business needs.
• Confident and positive in presenting and have the ability to communicate clearly and effectively at all levels.
• Minimum 15 years of prior in-house experience with growing levels of responsibility required.

Key Skills

Executive Influence, Executive Leadership, Legal Services Management, Managerial Decision Making, Strategy and Execution

What’s In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.

At TD SYNNEX, we’re proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you’re excited about working for our company and believe you’re a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!