Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics construction company in the East Midlands seeks a Legal Counsel to support their legal team. The role includes reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts and advising on legal risks. Ideal candidates are qualified UK lawyers with at least 2 years of PQE. The position offers hybrid working, competitive salary, and a strong benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong benefits package

Hybrid working with flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience in reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Ability to advise on contractual risk.
• In-house experience is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders.
• Advise on contractual risk and support decision-making.

Skills

Commercially minded

Ability to work autonomously

Effective communication

Education

Qualified UK lawyer with at least 2 years’ PQE

Job description

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Highly Successful Logistics Construction Business

South East Midlands | Hybrid Working | Excellent Salary & Benefits

Are you a confident commercial lawyer looking to make a real impact in a dynamic, fast-paced business? We’re working with a market-leading logistics construction company with a £1bn+ turnover and a 600-strong workforce, in their search for a Legal Counsel to join their legal team.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside the organisation’s experienced sole lawyer, gaining exposure to a broad range of B2B commercial contracts and helping to support the continued growth and innovation of the business.

The Role:

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts with customers, suppliers, and partners.
• Working closely with stakeholders across all areas of the business including sales, operations, procurement, and finance.
• Advising on contractual risk and supporting commercial decision-making.
• Helping to embed a strong legal and compliance culture across the business

About You:

• A qualified UK lawyer with at least 2 years’ PQE, ideally with solid experience in commercial contracts and some knowledge of construction (though not essential).
• In-house experience is welcome but not essential — more important is your ability to work autonomously, build relationships, and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic, and confident in your advice.

What’s on Offer:

• A supportive and genuinely friendly working environment.
• Competitive salary and strong benefits package.
• Hybrid working with flexibility.
• The chance to join a highly respected business that’s always evolving, with innovative products and a clear strategic vision.

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be a valued part of a close-knit team in a collaborative business where your work will truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

Due to a high volume of applications, we will only respond to those we deem suitable for the role.

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