In-house Counsel

Michael Page (UK); Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified lawyer to join their dynamic in-house legal team in Hampshire. This role offers a varied scope of work, including drafting and reviewing contracts, managing compliance with key regulations, and providing legal training to stakeholders. The successful candidate will enjoy a collaborative environment, with the opportunity to support M&A activities and ensure ongoing compliance across the group. With a competitive salary and attractive benefits, this position is perfect for someone looking to make a significant impact in a supportive legal team.

Benefits

Travel allowance

Bonus scheme

Private Medical

25 days holiday with the option to buy 5 extra days

Life assurance

Half day on a Friday

Qualifications

• At least two years post-qualification experience required.
• Experience in drafting and reviewing commercial contracts is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and amend various contracts including NDAs and supply chain agreements.
• Oversee compliance with the Bribery Act and UK Data Protection Act 2018.

Skills

Drafting and Reviewing Contracts

Compliance Management

Data Protection Compliance

Interpersonal Skills

M&A Activities

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

• Fantastic opportunity to join a leading PLC in Hampshire.
• Varied scope of work in a small in-house legal team.

About Our Client

International business that provides technology products and services to the aerospace and security markets.

Job Description

• Drafting and Reviewing: Prepare, review, and amend a variety of contracts including, but not limited to: commercial, customer, supplier, NDAs, and supply chain agreements.
• Compliance Management: Oversee the Bribery Act compliance processes.
• Training Development: Provide ongoing legal training both online and in person to stakeholders within the group.
• Operational Framework: Support the legal team in managing and evolving the Operational Framework across the Group.
• Data Protection: Ensure ongoing compliance with the UK Data Protection Act 2018 and maintain data protection registrations for the businesses.
• M&A Activity: Aid in M&A activities, ensuring newly-acquired businesses comply with the Group's legal policies and procedures.
• Litigation Support: Coordinate and provide legal advice for any litigation involving the businesses outside of the US.
• Export Control Compliance: Assist with export control compliance and stay updated on relevant developments.

The Successful Applicant

• A qualified lawyer with at least two years post-qualification experience;
• Experience of drafting and reviewing commercial contracts and advising on such;
• In-house experience desired, though not a must;
• Willingness to work flexibly within a small team;
• Excellent interpersonal skills;

What's on Offer

• A competitive salary;
• Travel allowance;
• Bonus scheme;
• Private Medical;
• 25 days holiday with the ability to buy an extra 5 days per year;
• Life assurance;
• Hybrid working of 3 days in the office and 2 days at home;
• Half day on a Friday.