Legal Counsel

Selwood Ltd; Chandler's Ford; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineered solutions provider in Chandler's Ford is seeking a skilled commercial lawyer to join their in-house counsel team. This role requires a strong background in commercial law and contract negotiation. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of post-qualification experience in a fast-paced environment and the ability to manage complex legal issues. The company offers a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and a comprehensive benefits package to support work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Pension scheme

Life assurance protection

Employee discount scheme

Hybrid working policy

Support for development and training

Qualifications

• A qualified solicitor with circa 3-5 PQE.
• Strong understanding of intellectual property rights.
• Ability to communicate legal concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a range of commercial contracts.
• Assist with contracting policies, playbooks, and templates.
• Provide legal input on utility company framework agreements.

Skills

Strong background in commercial law

Excellent drafting and contract negotiation skills

Excellent analytical skills

Effective communication of legal concepts

Proactive problem-solving

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Understanding of data protection law

Education

Qualified solicitor

3-5 years PQE

Job description

Our Business

The Workdry group is a market‑leading provider of engineered solutions for the handling and treatment of water and wastewater. Our Selwood, Siltbuster, Vanderkamp and Holland Pump businesses combine to form a UK, European and US leader in pumping solutions, on‑site water treatment, wet waste processing and the prevention of waterborne pollution, delivering an unrivalled range of rapidly deployable solutions.

Workdry provides support to group companies through administration and back‑office functions including finance, HR, training and development, and health and safety.

We are committed to excellence in solutions and services, staff training and development, sustainability and diversity, and provide an environment where every team member can thrive and progress to their full potential.

About The Role

We are seeking a skilled commercial lawyer to join our in‑house counsel team. This position requires a robust background in commercial law, contract drafting and negotiation and compliance. We are looking for a confident lawyer who can work independently and advise on a wide variety of commercial and compliance matters. You will thrive in a fast‑paced environment and will be adept at handling complex legal issues with a high degree of commerciality.

You will have 3‑5 years post‑qualification experience either in‑house or in private practice in the UK.

Main Responsibilities

• Responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial contracts such as: MSAs, framework agreements, supply chain and procurement contracts, service agreements, distribution agreements, manufacturing agreements, data processing agreements.
• Assisting with the implementation and management of contracting policies, playbooks and templates.
• Drafting and reviewing standard terms and conditions and providing expert guidance on the same to internal departments across the Workdry Group.
• Providing clarification on legal language or documents, communicating the relevant details, risks and opportunities in a clear and understandable format.
• Communicating contractual obligations to the appropriate business team to facilitate compliance with ongoing requirements.
• Providing legal input on utility company framework agreements and negotiating the same.
• Conducting research on legal issues and developments, staying up to date with changes in law and regulations that may affect the Workdry Group.
• Providing practical and commercially focused legal advice on a variety of legal issues.

Qualifications & Experience

• A qualified solicitor with circa 3‑5 PQE.
• A strong background in commercial law.
• A strong understanding of intellectual property rights, particularly in the context of product development.
• A strong understanding of data protection law and the ability to apply their knowledge commercially in a business environment.
• Excellent drafting and contract negotiation skills.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively and couple expert legal knowledge with practical business acumen.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and risk management.
• An ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• An ability to think beyond the brief and anticipate potential scenarios.
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills sometimes working under pressure or to tight deadlines.
• An understanding of the contractual framework surrounding projects within the UK utilities market, and public procurement sector is preferred but not essential.

What We Can Offer You

We understand balancing work and life commitments isn’t always easy, that’s why we’ve designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.

• Competitive salary
• Eligible for company bonus scheme (annual and quarterly payments)
• 25 days holiday (plus length of service increases) + 8 Bank Holidays
• Holiday buying (up to an additional week)
• Private Medical Insurance (PMI) for yourself
• Medical cash plan for yourself – reimburse health costs e.g. dentist or optician, access to 24hour online GP services, discounted gym memberships
• Pension scheme with contribution based on total earnings not just salary
• Life assurance protection at 3 × salary
• Employee discount scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays and more)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health First Aiders
• Employee referral scheme (up to £1,000 per referral)
• Hybrid working (minimum of 3 days per week in the office based in Chandlers Ford) pattern
• Support for development and training

This role is not open to Agencies – Please no calls or emails – Thank you.

EDI Statement

Workdry International Ltd is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.

We value transparency, respecting others and understanding differences. We give full and fair consideration to all applicants, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity.

As part of your recruitment journey, we are happy to support requests for reasonable adjustments.