Commercial Solicitor

SGS United Kingdom Limited; Warrington; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Private medical

Pension

Life Assurance

Annual leave

Birthday day off

Job summary

SGS United Kingdom Limited seeks an In-house Commercial Solicitor (3+ PQE) in Ellesmere Port. 35 hours per week, full-time; 9am-5pm, with part-time consideration for the right candidate.

You will join the UK legal team to provide first-line legal advice, draft and negotiate contracts, and support regulatory compliance across diverse businesses. The ideal candidate will be a qualified solicitor in England & Wales with 3+ years PQE, strong drafting skills, and the ability to manage a full caseload

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales.
• Minimum 3 years PQE.
• Full UK driving license.
• Ability to manage a full caseload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Provide first-line legal advice to UK businesses.
• Support regulatory and compliance initiatives.
• Assist with litigation management and disputes.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract negotiation

Commercial advice

Stakeholder liaison

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Job description

In-House Commercial Solicitor (3+ PQE)

• Rossmore industrial estate, CH65 3EN Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, United Kingdom
• Full-time

Company Description

We are SGS the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 100,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise when you need to be sure underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

We are recognized as a benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our brand promise when you need to be sure underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS sits at the intersection of business, regulation, risk and innovation, giving our legal teams exposure to a genuinely international and commercially complex environment.

Job Description

• Job Title In-house Commercial Solicitor
• Job Type - Permanent
• Location - Ellesmere Port
• Hours - 35 per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (Part time will be considered for the right person)

As a member of the UK legal team, youll assist in the provision of first line legal advice, support and training to a diverse range of businesses and functions, offering a practical and informed interpretation of the laws affecting SGS.

Key Accountabilities

• Commercial Contracts
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of contracts, including supply and purchase agreements
  • Liaising with stakeholders and developing management and mitigation strategies
• Property Portfolio
  • Assisting in the management of the numerous offices, laboratories and workshops, with stakeholders and external advisors
• Litigation
  • Assisting in the good management of complaints and claims, internally and with external counsel
• Regulatory and Compliance
  • Supporting investigations
  • Assisting with compliance programmes, policies and training

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role will be a confident contract drafter who can carry a full caseload without close supervision, remain calm under deadline pressure, with an eye for detail who builds good working relationships across a business, at all levels. Open to lawyers already in-house and to those in private practice

Qualifications Required:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales
• Minimum 3 years PQE
• Full driving license for use in the UK

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (immediate access)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• An additional day off for your birthday