In-house Legal Counsel

Think Legal Recruitment; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment agency is seeking an experienced In-house Legal Counsel in Newcastle. The role involves advising on various legal issues, drafting and negotiating contracts, and providing strategic support to teams. Candidates must be UK qualified lawyers with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years post-qualification experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal team.
• Experience in commercial contracts or corporate practice areas.
• Cross-border M&A experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal issues across the group.
• Review and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Support corporate governance needs.
• Provide legal and strategic support to commercial teams.
• Train colleagues on legal issues.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Influencing skills

Education

UK qualified lawyer

Job description

Overview

In-house Legal Counsel – Newcastle

Global business with headquarters in Newcastle are seeking a talented lawyer to join its talented in-house team as In-house Legal Counsel.

Responsibilities

• Reporting directly into the Legal Director, you will be responsible for advising on a wide variety of legal issues across the group. These include:
• Reviewing drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Advise leadership on contractual, regulatory and cross‑border legal matters.
• Supports corporate governance and legal entity recordkeeping needs.
• Provide day-to-day legal and strategic support to commercial teams and act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide training and guidance to colleagues on key legal and contractual issues.

Experience and Skills

• UK qualified lawyer with at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE), gained at a reputable law firm or in-house legal team.
• Your experience can come from a range of the mainstream commercial practice areas, such as commercial contracts or corporate.
• Candidates with cross-border M&A legal experience would be of interest.
• An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence at all levels. Strong organisational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.