Associate Counsel at Cummins Europe

Unlocking Opportunities: Associate Counsel Position at Cummins Europe

Cummins Europe is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Associate Counsel to join their team in London, United Kingdom. As a key member of the legal department, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing legal support and advice on a wide range of matters, including commercial contracts, corporate transactions, and compliance issues.

Key Responsibilities and Requirements

The Associate Counsel will be expected to provide legal support for the European Distribution Business segment, working closely with the Lead Lawyer in-region. The role will involve advising on commercial work, including contracts, projects, corporate and M&A transactions, as well as supporting compliance matters and other areas as needed.

• Negotiate complex commercial sales and project contracts, in particular relating to the supply of power generation equipment and solutions to datacenters, predominantly across European jurisdictions.
• Provide legal support to Corporate Development on M&A, working closely with M&A Lead Lawyers and external counsel, to advise on cross-border acquisitions, joint ventures, and disposals.
• Partner with compliance, engineering, procurement, ESG, to help implement regulatory requirements, improve internal controls, and support legal advice on product and materials compliance, including chemical, environmental, and sustainability regulations.

To be successful in this role, the candidate will need to have primary experience and background in corporate and commercial law, as well as the ability to take on a generalist role, handling a wide range of legal issues. The candidate should also have strong personal and professional integrity, business ethics, and a commitment to diversity and respect for others.

Education and Experience

The ideal candidate will have a minimum 2:1 Undergraduate degree, a Legal Practice Certificate, and be registered with the relevant Law Society/legal regulatory body. Extended qualified experience of substantive corporate/commercial or projects law practice, either in-house or in private practice, is also required.

Strong English language skills are essential, and another European language and/or experience of working across multiple European jurisdictions would be an advantage.

Why Join Cummins Europe?

Cummins Europe offers a dynamic and supportive work environment, with opportunities for professional growth and development. As a global company, Cummins Europe values diversity and inclusion, and is committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.

If you are a motivated and experienced legal professional looking for a new challenge, this Associate Counsel position at Cummins Europe could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the location of the job? A: The job is located in London, England, United Kingdom.

Q: What is the required level of experience for the role? A: The role requires extended qualified experience of substantive corporate/commercial or projects law practice, either in-house or in private practice.

Q: What are the key responsibilities of the Associate Counsel role? A: The key responsibilities include providing legal support for the European Distribution Business segment, advising on commercial work, negotiating complex commercial sales and project contracts, and partnering with compliance, engineering, procurement, ESG.

Q: How can I apply for the role? A: You can apply for the role through the LinkedIn job posting, or by visiting the Cummins Europe website and searching for the job title.