In-house Legal Counsel - 6 -12 month FTC

Think Legal Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business in North Yorkshire is seeking an In-house Legal Counsel on a 6-12 month fixed term contract. The role involves advising on commercial contracts, legal risk, and compliance. Candidates must be qualified solicitors with a background from a respected law firm or in-house department. Start date is in January, requiring short notice availability. This position offers an opportunity to work in a rapidly expanding legal team with international exposure.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in the legal aspects of commercial contracts.
• Knowledge in IP and technology regulations is essential.
• Familiarity with compliance and litigation matters is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Advise stakeholders on legal risk and regulatory matters.
• Manage commercial contracts and related documentation.
• Oversee litigation matters and ensure compliance.

Skills

Experience in commercial contracts

Advising on legal risk and regulation

Understanding of regulatory compliance

Litigation management

Corporate finance knowledge

Intellectual property understanding

M&A experience

Education

UK qualified solicitor

Legal training from a respected commercial law firm

Job description

In-house Legal Counsel – 6 – 12 Fixed Term Contract

North Yorkshire

Rapidly expanding, global business based in North Yorkshire has a requirement for a lawyer with experience in commercial contracts to join its talented legal term on a fixed term basis.

Reporting into the General Counsel, you will play a key role in all legal matters for the Group both in the UK and overseas. Advising key stakeholders on legal risk and regulation and help make decisions on legal matters across the entire spectrum from commercial contracts, IP and technology through to regulatory compliance and the management of litigation.

To be considered for the role, you must be a UK qualified solicitor with a high quality, legal training from a respected large / medium sized commercial law firm or an in-house legal department.

Experience can come from a range of the mainstream commercial practice areas such as, commercial contracts, technology, and intellectual property, corporate finance and M&A.

Please note the role is to start in January so any applicants must be available on a short notice period.