Legal Counsel

Michael Page (UK); Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their growing legal team within the automotive industry. You will be responsible for drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements, providing legal advice, and managing disputes. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years PQE in commercial law and commercial contract experience. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary of approximately £60,000 to £63,000 per annum, a performance-based bonus, and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-based bonus

Hybrid working

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years PQE in commercial law.
• Strong commercial acumen and pragmatism.
• Understanding of the financial services industry is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Providing legal advice on contentious matters.
• Managing disputes, employment, and related issues.

Skills

Commercial law

Commercial contracts

Strong organisational skills

Relationship building

Self-starter attitude

Education

UK/IRE Qualified

Job description

• Join a growing legal team with a household name within the automotive industry
• Join a strong brand

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established organisation within the financial service and automotive sector. This medium-sized company operates across various markets and is known for its focus on innovation and operational excellence.

Job Description

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on a variety of commercial agreements.
• Providing legal advice on a range of issues, including but not limited to the cost-effective resolution of contentious matters.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and business partners.
• Identifying legal risks and communicating these to the Executive for risk acceptance in accordance with established procedures.
• Advising on operational and related issues and providing pragmatic advice on ongoing ad-hoc queries.
• Assisting in the management of other areas including disputes, employment, approving marketing materials, IP and IT
• Liaising with external advisors as appropriate

The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Counsel should have:

• UK/IRE Qualified with a minimum of 2 years PQE with in commercial law.
• Commercial contracts experience, ideally in- house
• Strong commercial acumen and pragmatism;
• A highly pro-active attitude - a self-starter;
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, take initiative and produce work to tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail;
• Strong relationship building skills;
• An understanding of the financial services industry would be beneficial, although this is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of approximately £60,000 to £63,000 per annum. DOE
• Company Performance-based bonus of up to 10%.
• Hybrid working - 2 days in the office
• Permanent, full-time position with opportunities for career growth.
• Supportive company culture with a focus on professional development.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including holiday leave and pension contributions.