Legal Counsel

The Legal Counsel provides day-to-day legal support to the Canon UK business, ensuring that commercial activities are conducted in line with Canon’s legal standards, governance requirements, and applicable laws and regulations. The role works closely with Sales teams, the Commercial Group (MD Office), and other business stakeholders to support the review and negotiation of commercial agreements and to identify and manage legal risks.

The position forms part of the combined Canon Europe HQ and Canon UK Legal team and collaborates with colleagues across the organisation to provide consistent and efficient legal support.

As the Legal Counsel for Canon UK, your responsibilities will be to.

• Provide legal advice and support to Canon UK business teams on commercial, contractual and governance matters.

• Review, draft and negotiate a range of commercial agreements including customer contracts, supplier agreements, NDAs and other business arrangements.

• Support Sales teams and the Commercial Group (MD Office) in structuring customer agreements and ensuring alignment with Canon’s contractual standards and governance processes.

• Identify legal risks in commercial transactions and provide practical guidance to support appropriate mitigation.

• Escalate complex or high-risk matters to the Director of Legal and collaborate with colleagues within the wider Canon Europe Legal team where required.

• Contribute to the development and consistent use of legal templates, playbooks and internal guidance materials.

• Provide training and guidance to business stakeholders on contractual processes, legal risks and compliance requirements where appropriate.

To be successful in this role as our Legal Counsel you will possess the following experience and skills.

• A qualified lawyer with proven and relevant post-qualification experience (PQE) in commercial law or in-house legal support.
• Experience in IT/Cloud/technology-driven environments.
• Demonstrable experience in autonomously drafting, reviewing and negotiating IT services, SAAS distribution, software licensing and other standard commercial contracts.
• Good working knowledge of relevant legal areas, particularly data protection and digital regulations, competition law, marketing, and with ability to learn and assimilate as required.
• Strong EQ, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to build business relationships across the organisation and ensure the legal department partners accordingly

Canon Core Behaviours​

• Drive for results

• Focus on the Customer

• Take ownership and accountability

• Act as a team player

• Shows courage and conviction

• People orientated

• Caring for self and others

The salary for this role is up to £68,000 plus 10% bonus and company benefits

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At Canon, we’ve been inspiring people to capture and share their world for over 85 years. As a global leader in imaging and innovation, we’re driven by bold ideas, collaboration, and a commitment to making a positive impact. We’re proud of our diverse, inclusive culture and our philosophy of Kyosei – living and working together for the common good. We welcome applicants from all communities and backgrounds.
Why Join Us?
• Be part of a diverse, energetic team, joining 50+ nationalities at our Stockley Park Head Office
• Enjoy hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 from home)
• Benefit from flexible hours, professional development, and a wide range of perks
• Minimum of 25 days of personal holiday per year with up to 5 days of available holiday purchase
• Access a competitive salary, benefits, a generous pension scheme and up to 38% discount on Canon products
• Be part of a company that values sustainability, inclusion, and your personal growth
• Great transport links- Elizabeth Line and Stockley Park low-cost Shuttle Bus and free parking on site
If you are ready to make an impact – we’d love to hear from you.