In-house Legal Counsel

Think Legal Recruitment; Sheffield; Sur place; GBP 55 000 - 75 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Think Legal Recruitment is seeking an in-house Commercial Counsel with 2–6 years’ PQE to join a growing business in Sheffield. You’ll focus on drafting, reviewing, negotiating commercial contracts and handling IP matters, providing pragmatic advice to stakeholders across the organisation.

You'll work closely with internal teams, manage legal risk, and help shape policies and processes while developing your in-house experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years PQE required
• Experience in commercial contracts is essential
• Exposure to intellectual property matters is advantageous
• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills
• Commercial approach with the ability to provide clear and pragmatic advice
• Comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels and managing a varied workload

Responsabilités

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Advising on contractual terms, risks and commercial arrangements.
• Providing legal support on intellectual property matters, including IP rights, licensing and protection.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders to provide practical, commercially minded legal advice.
• Identifying and managing legal risks while supporting the wider business objectives.
• Supporting the development and improvement of legal processes, policies and procedures.
• Assisting with wider legal matters as required.

Connaissances

Commercial contracts

Negotiation

Description du poste

In-House Legal Counsel – Commercial / IP

Location: Sheffield
PQE: 2–6 years

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Legal Counsel to join an established and growing business in Sheffield.

This is a great opportunity for a solicitor looking to move in-house, or an existing in-house lawyer looking for their next challenge, to work closely with the business and provide commercially focused legal support across a broad range of matters.

The role will have a strong focus on commercial contracts and intellectual property, offering plenty of variety and the opportunity to work with stakeholders across the business.

The Role

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.

• Advising on contractual terms, risks and commercial arrangements.

• Providing legal support on intellectual property matters, including IP rights, licensing and protection.

• Working closely with internal stakeholders to provide practical, commercially minded legal advice.

• Identifying and managing legal risks while supporting the wider business objectives.

• Supporting the development and improvement of legal processes, policies and procedures.

• Assisting with wider legal matters as required.

About You

• Qualified solicitor with between 2 and 6 years' PQE.

• Experience in commercial contracts is essential.

• Exposure to intellectual property matters would be advantageous.

• Strong drafting, negotiation and communication skills.

• A commercial approach, with the ability to provide clear and pragmatic advice.

• Comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels and managing a varied workload.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to join a business where you can make a real impact, develop your in-house experience and work closely with the wider organisation.

If you're a Commercial Solicitor looking for an in-house opportunity in Sheffield, I'd be keen to hear from you.