Legal Counsel

JMC Legal Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive business in Hampshire is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its growing team. This exciting role includes handling corporate and commercial matters, offering a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and the chance to work with renowned legal professionals. Candidates should hold a solicitor qualification with 5+ years PQE in Corporate Commercial Law.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Solicitor with 5+ years PQE.
• Experience in Corporate Commercial Law.
• Strong sense of Commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Deal with corporate & commercial matters.
• Manage commercial agreements and corporate M&A.
• Work within a mixed team of 6 lawyers.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Teamwork

Autonomy

Education

Solicitor (5+ PQE)

Background in Corporate Commercial Law

Job description

Legal Counsel | Hampshire

This is an excellent opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a market-leading automotive business based within their growing team in Hampshire.

In recent years, this business has gone from strength to strength, and they are looking to recruit in line with their substantial and organic growth.

The Business

This company have an imposing UK / international presence specialising in automotive manufacturing and distribution. They have offices/sites in almost every major city in the UK and are considered pioneers and industry leaders in the automotive space.

The legal department of this company operates under a flat management style, creating an entrepreneurial and team-working environment that is very hard to come by for companies of their size.

The variety of work on offer and the culture created make this an exciting opportunity for the successful candidate. This company have a great track record of employing lawyers from Top 100 Law firms and well-experienced legal counsels.

The Role

You will work closely with the other legal counsels, dealing with a broad variety of corporate & commercial matters and a mixed bag of commercial responsibilities. You will also be working across the company's wider portfolio, including well-known top automobile brands, sports teams, television/radio and much more.

The work on offer includes commercial agreements, corporate M&A, stakeholder management, procurement, sponsorship agreements and much more. You will be working within a team of 6 lawyers varying in degree and experience, although all have an impressive wealth of experience and a strong legal pedigree in common.

Requirements

• You will be a solicitor of 5+ PQE with a background in Corporate Commercial Law
• You will have a strong sense of Commercial acumen
• You will have the ability to work proactively within a team and have the ability to also work autonomously when required.

What's on offer?

• An above market rate salary coupled with an excellent benefits package including a discretionary bonus, hybrid working, car allowance and more.
• The chance to work alongside leading lawyers and learn from individuals with exceptionally strong backgrounds

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Commercial Lawyer to join a growing legal team based in Hampshire.