In house legal counsel

BCL Legal In-House; York; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an in-house legal counsel to support its fast-paced legal department. This position offers a great opportunity for a lawyer with 1-3 years' pqe to manage various commercial and corporate legal matters while enjoying a supportive work environment and genuine work/life balance.

Benefits

Bonus

Pension

Work/life balance

Qualifications

• 1-3 years' pqe in a business law environment.
• Experience at a recognized commercial law firm or in-house legal department.
• Positive 'can do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage a variety of complex commercial contracts.
• Handle IP issues and support on corporate matters.
• Work across different legal areas including data protection.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

A major listed plc with a diverse and interesting portfolio of businesses within the group, and a significant turnover, is seeking to compliment their busy in house legal department

The Role

This in house legal counsel role will be fast paced, at a business which has grown rapidly in recent years. The in house team is well established and high calibre, and offers a supportive environment in which to work. You'll be given the opportunity to work across a broad array of in house commercial and corporate legal matters. It is the classic non contentious in house legal counsel role, with the remit covering a variety of complex and interesting commercial contracts work role, IP issues, support on corporate matters, data protection and 'whatever crosses the desk'. It is a great opportunity for a lawyer looking to make their first move in house.

About You

The ideal hire would be a lawyer from around 1-3 years' pqe in a 'business law' environment (that might be from a from a corporate, commercial, projects, property, litigation or regulatory background). The team has a track record of recruiting lawyers from a-typical backgrounds and helping them grow into rounded commercial lawyers

You'll need excellent communication skills, a positive 'can do' attitude, and adaptability. You'll also be a genuine 'team player', and to be comfortable in a fast moving and dynamic business. You will probably be working at a recognised commercial law firm or in house legal department, and want to move to an organisation which strongly recognises the need for continuing professional development. Ideally you will have gained some experience of working in house (possibly through a secondment), but most important is having the right aptitude to fit into the in house environment.

Benefits

The business is known as a very enjoyable place to work, offering a genuine work / life balance, and benefits include , bonus, pension and a genuinely pleasant environment in which to work.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.