In-house - Commercial & Data Legal Counsel

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented commercial lawyer to join their dynamic legal team. This role offers the opportunity to provide pragmatic legal advice on commercial contracts, data protection, and GDPR matters. With a focus on collaboration, you will engage with stakeholders and manage your own workload while contributing to projects that enhance policies and procedures. The position is based in central Newcastle with a hybrid work model, allowing for flexibility. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious lawyer looking to develop their career in a supportive environment while making a significant impact within a global organization.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Wellbeing Initiatives

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• 2-4 years' PQE in commercial law with a focus on contracts.
• Strong drafting, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on commercial contracts and data protection.
• Manage workload and support tender processes.

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Data Protection

GDPR Compliance

Stakeholder Engagement

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Drafting Agreements

Education

Solicitor Qualification in England and Wales

Job description

A global player in the engineering and consultancy field, this robust business holds a strong market position alongside a commitment to sustainability and innovation. Due to recent team developments, the in-house legal team is looking to appoint a talented commercial lawyer to join their high-calibre national team.

As a key member of the legal team, you will provide pragmatic legal advice on a range of commercial contracts matters, including data protection, data privacy and GDPR advice. You will work in a business-facing role and will be expected to manage your own workload, support with tender processes, work closely with the procurement team, keep up to date with horizon scanning and work on projects to update policies and procedures to ensure high standards across all business areas.

You will be based in central Leeds or Newcastle and enjoy working in a well-located part of town, with excellent public transport links, plus plenty of opportunity to work from home on a regular basis.

You will need a solid foundation in commercial contracts and delivering high-quality work, either in private practice or in-house. Your strengths as a lawyer will include drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, engaging with stakeholders at all levels, advising the business on data protection matters and outsourced service provider contracts. You will need to be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships across the business.

You will ideally have 2-4 years' PQE and be available to work in the Leeds or Newcastle office on a hybrid basis. You will be part of a supportive and growing team, with plenty of opportunities for professional development and mentoring. You will be offered a competitive salary in line with your experience, plus a benefits package and wellbeing initiatives. This role would suit an ambitious, capable, and hard-working commercial lawyer looking to make an impact with an international company and truly enhance your career.

If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of the in-house legal team, please send your CV to Sam Higgins or Adele Callaghan or email to arrange a call to discuss the role.

This role is only suitable for those qualified as a solicitor in England and Wales.