Legal Counsel

JMC Legal Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading automotive business is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its dynamic legal team in Hampshire. The role involves handling corporate and commercial matters, including agreements and M&A across various sectors. Ideal candidates will be solicitors with over 5 years of experience, possessing strong commercial acumen and the ability to work independently and within a team.

Benefits

Above market salary

Discretionary bonus

Hybrid working

Car allowance

Qualifications

• Solicitor with 5+ PQE in Corporate Commercial Law.
• Strong commercial acumen.
• Ability to work both collaboratively and autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Handle commercial agreements and corporate M&A.
• Manage stakeholders and procurement processes.
• Engage with a variety of commercial matters across various industries.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Teamwork

Education

Solicitor

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.