Legal Counsel

Carrier; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology solutions company in the UK seeks a qualified solicitor with at least 5 years of post-qualification experience in commercial law. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, alongside excellent analytical and communication skills. Responsibilities include acting as the main point of contact for legal matters and managing commercial disputes. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus scheme

Car cash allowance

25 Days Holiday + bank holidays

Holiday purchase scheme

Company Pension

Employee reward and recognition initiatives

Health and wellbeing resources

Qualifications

• Be a qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales with at least 5 years' PQE in commercial law.
• Experience in Industry and/or Construction is desirable.
• Strong experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial contracts.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for all legal matters in the UK region.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Advise on all aspects of commercial law affecting the business.

Skills

Strong experience in drafting contracts

Excellent analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

Qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales

At least 5 years' post-qualification experience in commercial law

Job description

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Responsibilities

Serve as the main point of contact for business leaders in the UK region for all legal matters, acting as a proactive business partner and risk mitigator.

Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts (including supply, distribution, procurement, service agreements, and NDAs) and / or construction contracts.

Advise on all aspects of commercial law affecting the business.

Support business units on legal issues relating to commercial operations, projects, and strategic initiatives.

Manage and resolve commercial disputes, claims, and pre‑litigation matters, liaising with external counsel as required.

Monitor changes in commercial legislation locally.

Provide training and guidance to internal stakeholders on commercial law and internal policies.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role:

Be a qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales, with at least 5 years' post‑qualification experience (PQE) in commercial law, ideally gained in‑house in an international environment.

Experience in Industry and/or Construction is desirable. Experience in HVAC is a plus.

Strong experience in drafting, negotiating, and advising on commercial contracts.

Excellent analytical, drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.

Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively across functions and cultures.

Proactive, solution‑oriented mindset, with a focus on enabling business growth while managing risk.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Annual bonus scheme
• Car cash allowance
• 25 Days Holiday + bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Company Pension
• Benefits Central Platform hosting employee reward and recognition initiatives and health and wellbeing resources
• Bravo Awards which recognise outstanding contributions from all employees and encourage excellence

Company

Carrier is the world's leader in high‑technology heating air‑conditioning and refrigeration solutions. We have of a history of more than 100 years of proven innovation, solving problems on a global level, and our innovations drive new industries. Our mission is to be the first choice for heating, air‑conditioning and refrigeration solutions worldwide. We work every day to make the world a better place to live, work and play.

Consistently ranked as one of the world's most respected companies, we are also a pioneer of social responsibility, looking after the environment as well our people.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity / Aff… (the rest)

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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