Legal Counsel

BCL Legal In-House; England; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Manchester is seeking a UK-qualified solicitor for the role of Legal Counsel. You will work on high-value commercial contracts, collaborate with various teams, and provide compliant legal solutions. The ideal candidate has over 2 years of commercial contracts experience and excellent negotiation skills. This hybrid position allows flexibility with two office days per week, fostering a collaborative environment with growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in commercial contracts.
• Proven ability to draft and review commercial contracts.
• Strong collaborative and proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate high-impact B2B contracts.
• Advise on legal issues and resolve complaints.
• Support procurement and data protection teams.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Excellent negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts | Technology Services | Hybrid | Manchester

Are you a UK-qualified solicitor with a passion for commercial contracts and a flair for translating complex legal matters into business clarity?

Join a fast-paced, agile business that is helping households save money through innovative partnerships and smart solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a collaborative in-house legal team where your work will directly shape commercial success.

Based in Manchester, this hybrid role offers the chance to work on high-value commercial contracts whist enjoying the flexibility of two days in the office each week.

The Role: Legal Counsel

As Legal Counsel, you'll play a key role in supporting the business across a broad range of commercial legal matters. You'll draft, review and negotiate contracts that underpin strategic partnerships, supplier relationships, and marketing initiatives. You'll also collaborate closely with legal colleagues, and procurement, commercial, and data protection teams to deliver smart, compliant solutions that support growth and innovation.

More specifically, as Legal Counsel you will:

- Draft, review, and negotiate high-impact B2B, supplier, and marketing contracts;
- Advise on customer-facing legal issues and resolving complaints;
- Support the procurement, commercial, and data protection teams;
- Manage external counsel and simplify complex legal advice to stakeholders;
- Lead contract training and maintenance of precedents;
- Oversee the contract lifecycle via Docusign CMS;
- Contribute to governance reporting and cross-functional projects;
- And, support the GC and other senior team members on other ad hoc matters.

What You'll Bring:

- UK-qualified solicitor with 2+ years' commercial contracts experience;
- Proven experience drafting, reviewing and advising on commercial contracts;
- Excellent negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills;
- Commercial awareness and a proactive, collaborative mindset.

Desirable experience:

- Previous in-house legal experience;
- Exposure to marketing or technology contracts.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that is focused on delivering valuable consumer services through innovative partnerships and smart solutions.

You'll be part of a supportive legal team that values collaboration, initiative, and continuous improvement. You will also have room to grow and develop, whilst having experienced legal colleagues to call upon when required.