Legal Counsel

Michael Page; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Car allowance

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Commercial Legal Counsel in Lincolnshire to manage domestic and international contracts and broader regulatory matters. The role suits a private practice lawyer moving in-house or an existing in-house counsel seeking greater breadth and commercial exposure.

Key duties include drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, advising on risk, and supporting employment, environmental and competition issues. This is a high-impact, business-facing role.

Qualifications

• A solicitor or equivalent with at least 5 years PQE.
• Experience drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Currently working in private practice or in-house.
• Experience in manufacturing/engineering/industrial environments.
• Comfortable coordinating advice across employment, litigation, environmental and regulatory law.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts relating to domestic and international purchases and sales.
• Advising teams on contractual risk and practical solutions.
• Providing initial advice on employment, HR and litigation matters, instructing external counsel when needed.
• Supporting the business with environmental, regulatory and competition law matters.
• Developing legal templates, guidance and processes to manage risk.

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Contract Negotiation

Regulatory Law

Employment Law

International Contracts

Litigation

Environmental Law

Manufacturing

Engineering

Procurement

Job description

An excellent opportunity for a Commercial Legal Counsel to join a substantial and complex organisation based in Lincolnshire. This broad position offers exposure to domestic and international contracts, regulatory matters and wider business-critical legal work.

The role would suit an experienced private practice lawyer making their first move in-house, or an existing in-house counsel looking for greater variety and commercial exposure.

Client Details

Our client is a large manufacturer and established organisation with extensive UK operations and international commercial relationships. It operates in a complex and highly regulated environment, giving its legal team exposure to commercially significant matters and senior decision-makers.

This is an opportunity to join a business where legal advice has a visible impact on day-to-day operations, commercial strategy and the management of risk. The organisation offers a collaborative working environment and values practical, commercially focused legal support.

Description

The Commercial Legal Counsel will be:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts relating to the domestic and international purchase and sale of goods and services.
• Advising commercial, procurement and operational teams on contractual risk and practical solutions.
• Providing initial advice on employment, HR and litigation matters, instructing external counsel where specialist support is required.
• Supporting the business with environmental, regulatory and competition law matters.
• Developing legal templates, guidance and processes to help the wider business manage risk effectively.

Profile

The Commercial Legal Counsel should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with at 5 five years PQE.
• Experienced in drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Currently working in private practice or in-house.
• Experienced within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or other operational environments/clients.
• Comfortable supporting or coordinating advice across areas such as employment, litigation, environmental and regulatory law.

Job Offer

The successful Commercial Legal Counsel will receive:

• A salary of £75,000-£85,000.
• A car allowance of £6,000.
• Hybrid working, with two days per week in the Lincolnshire office.
• 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• A defined contribution pension scheme.
• Private medical insurance, life assurance and company sick pay.
• An employee assistance programme and family-friendly benefits.
• The opportunity to develop a broad in-house career within a complex organisation.

Desired Skills and Experience

• Commercial Legal Counsel
• Senior Legal Counsel
• In-House Counsel
• Commercial Contracts
• Contract Negotiation
• International Contracts
• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Procurement
• Regulatory Law
• Competition Law
• Employment Law
• Litigation
• Environmental Law
• Lincolnshire Legal Jobs