Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in Gloucestershire is seeking a qualified Solicitor to join their team. The role involves drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, providing legal advice, and building strong relationships with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have over 2 years of post-qualification experience in commercial contracts and excellent organizational skills. This position offers a hybrid working pattern with flexibility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-qualification experience required.
• Experience ideally in-house.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and produce work under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate various commercial agreements.
• Provide legal advice on a range of issues.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial contracts experience

Strong commercial acumen

Proactive attitude

Organizational skills

Relationship building

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Great new role for a Solicitor to join a major brand in the Gloucestershire region.This is a hugely varied role and you will have the opportunity to work widely across a fast growth powerhouse.As part of an established and brilliantly friendly legal team, responsibilities will include;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 ITBackground requiredA qualified solicitor with 2+years post-qualification experience, ideally with;Commercial contracts experience, ideally in- house;Strong commercial acumen and pragmatism;A solution focused approach;A highly pro-active attitudeExcellent 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 ad someone who loves to work in great teams.Hybrid working pattern 2 days office per week required.We are open to part-time 3/4 days.