Legal Counsel

An excellent opportunity for a Commercial Legal Counsel to join a substantial and complex organisation based in Lincolnshire. This broad position offers exposure to domestic and international contracts, regulatory matters and wider business-critical legal work.

The role would suit an experienced private practice lawyer making their first move in-house, or an existing in-house counsel looking for greater variety and commercial exposure.

Client Details

Our client is a large manufacturer and established organisation with extensive UK operations and international commercial relationships. It operates in a complex and highly regulated environment, giving its legal team exposure to commercially significant matters and senior decision-makers.

This is an opportunity to join a business where legal advice has a visible impact on day-to-day operations, commercial strategy and the management of risk. The organisation offers a collaborative working environment and values practical, commercially focused legal support.

Description

The Commercial Legal Counsel will be:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts relating to the domestic and international purchase and sale of goods and services.
• Advising commercial, procurement and operational teams on contractual risk and practical solutions.
• Providing initial advice on employment, HR and litigation matters, instructing external counsel where specialist support is required.
• Supporting the business with environmental, regulatory and competition law matters.
• Developing legal templates, guidance and processes to help the wider business manage risk effectively.

Profile

The Commercial Legal Counsel should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with at 5 five years PQE.
• Experienced in drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Currently working in private practice or in-house.
• Experienced within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or other operational environments/clients.
• Comfortable supporting or coordinating advice across areas such as employment, litigation, environmental and regulatory law.

Job Offer

The successful Commercial Legal Counsel will receive:

• A salary of £75,000-£85,000.
• A car allowance of £6,000.
• Hybrid working, with two days per week in the Lincolnshire office.
• 27 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays.
• A defined contribution pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance and company sick pay.
• An employee assistance programme and family-friendly benefits.
• The opportunity to develop a broad in-house career within a complex organisation.

If you’re an experienced Commercial Legal Counsel, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.