Legal Counsel - Commerical
hace 28 días
Scunthorpe
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. \n \n 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. \n Client Details \n 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. \n \n 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. \n Description \n The Commercial Legal Counsel will be: \n\n • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts relating to the domestic and international purchase and sale of goods and services.\n, • Advising commercial, procurement and operational teams on contractual risk and practical solutions.\n, • Providing initial advice on employment, HR and litigation matters, instructing external counsel where specialist support is required.\n, • Supporting the business with environmental, regulatory and competition law matters.\n, • Developing legal templates, guidance and processes to help the wider business manage risk effectively.\n\n Profile \n The Commercial Legal Counsel should be: \n\n • A solicitor or equivalent with at 5 five years PQE.\n, • Experienced in drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.\n, • Currently working in private practice or in-house.\n, • Experienced within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or other operational environments/clients.\n, • Comfortable supporting or coordinating advice across areas such as employment, litigation, environmental and regulatory law.\n\n Job Offer \n The successful Commercial Legal Counsel will receive: \n\n • A salary of £75,000-£85,000.\n, • A car allowance of £6,000.\n, • Hybrid working, with two days per week in the Lincolnshire office.\n, • 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.\n, • A defined contribution pension scheme.\n, • Private medical insurance, life assurance and company sick pay.\n, • An employee assistance programme and family-friendly benefits.\n, • The opportunity to develop a broad in-house career within a complex organisation.\n\n If you're an experienced Commercial Legal Counsel, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.