General Counsel UK and Ireland

Schindler Group • Addlestone, England • Posted June 30, 2026

About the Role

Your main responsibilities

  • Implement comprehensive assessment of legal risks and opportunities, as well as practical measure to mitigate risks and capture opportunities identified

  • Manage contract reviews and contentious matters related to UK and Ireland

  • Manage corporate housekeeping in UK and Ireland

  • Assume the function of a compliance officer for UK and Ireland (incl. trainings on compliance matters for management and employees)

  • Provide advice to a wide range of internal stakeholders (Managing Director, Area Management, Branch Managers, etc.)

  • Manage relations to local authorities and government

  • Network with, instruct and supervise external law firms

  • Monitor new legislation and legal trends

  • Train and advise management and employees on compliance matters as well as on new legal trends and new legislation

  • Foster a strong working relationship with the...