In-house Legal Counsel (Events & Music)

BCL Legal; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal recruitment firm is seeking an ambitious In-House Legal Counsel to join their team in Manchester. This exciting position offers the chance to work in the events and music sector, handling a variety of commercial legal work. Suitable candidates will have NQ-3 PQE and either in-house experience or strong commercial training. The role provides an excellent team culture that fosters professional growth and offers valuable international exposure.

Benefits

Supportive team culture

International exposure

Qualifications

• Experience in-house or strong commercial training required.
• Ambitious lawyer with drive and enthusiasm.
• Exposure to high-quality commercial work essential.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate sponsorship and supply agreements.
• Advise on major projects and events.
• Collaborate closely with senior lawyers in a supportive environment.

Skills

Commercial training from a leading law firm

Drafting and negotiating

Collaborative work

Education

NQ-3 PQE

Job description

Overview

In-House Legal Counsel - Events & Music – Manchester | NQ-3 PQE

Are you a junior lawyer looking for an exciting in-house role in one of the most sought-after sectors? This is a rare opportunity to join a friendly, supportive legal team at the heart of the entertainment industry.

Working closely with senior lawyers, you'll gain exposure to a wide variety of high-quality commercial work across the UK and Europe. From drafting and negotiating sponsorship and supply to advising on major projects and events, no two days will look the same.

This role would suit an ambitious lawyer (NQ-3 PQE) who has either experience gained in-house (including secondments), or strong commercial training from a leading law firm.

You'll be based in and around Manchester, spending part of your week in a modern city-centre office, working alongside a collaborative team that values approachability, professional growth, and a "can-do" attitude.

What\'s on offer?

• A unique chance to work in-house in events;
• Varied, high-quality commercial legal work with international exposure;
• A supportive and welcoming team culture where development is encouraged.

If you\'re looking for an opportunity to combine first-rate legal work with a genuinely exciting sector and a great team environment, this could be the perfect move.