In-House Commercial Solicitor (3+ PQE)

SGS; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Life Assurance

Generous annual leave

Birthday day off

Job summary

SGS, the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company, is seeking a mid-senior in-house solicitor to join its UK legal team in Liverpool.

You will provide first-line legal advice, draft and negotiate commercial contracts, support regulatory compliance, and train business units across offices and laboratories. A strong eye for detail and ability to handle a full caseload under deadlines are essential.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with 3+ years PQE.
• Ability to draft and negotiate commercial contracts.
• In-house or private practice experience welcome.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate commercial contracts incl. supply and purchase agreements.
• Liaise with stakeholders and develop management strategies.
• Assist property portfolio management across offices, laboratories and workshops.
• Support investigations and compliance programmes.
• Provide first-line legal advice and training.

Skills

Contract drafting

Contract review

Legal advice

Regulatory compliance

Education

England & Wales Solicitors

Job description

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. 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

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.

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

Summary Type: Full-time

Function: Legal

Experience level: Mid-Senior Level

Industry: Legal Services