In-House Commercial Solicitor (3+ PQE)

SGS; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Private medical cover

Generous Annual Leave

An additional day off for yourBirthday

Job summary

SGS is seeking an in-house Commercial Solicitor for its UK legal team. The role is permanent, 35 hours per week (Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm). Part-time considered for the right person.

You will provide first-line legal advice, support and training to diverse businesses, interpreting laws affecting SGS. Key responsibilities include drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts, assisting with the property portfolio, handling litigation matters and supporting regulatory/compliance initiatives with internal

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts, including supply and purchase agreements.
• Assist in the management of the property portfolio (offices, laboratories, workshops).
• Assist in the good management of complaints and claims with internal and external counsel.
• Assist with regulatory investigations and compliance programmes.

Education

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales

Minimum 3 years PQE

Full driving license for use in the UK

Job 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
• 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, you’ll 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. Person to bealready 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)
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Anadditionalday off for your birthday