Legal Counsel

Redde Northgate plc; Huddersfield; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobility solutions provider in Huddersfield is seeking a qualified solicitor to join as Legal Counsel, focusing on drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, while collaborating with various business teams. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and a range of employee benefits including a bonus, holidays, and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

Competitive salary + 10% annual bonus

24 days’ holiday, plus birthday off

5% employer pension contribution

Free life assurance

Save-as-you-earn scheme

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2-6 years of post-qualification experience in commercial law.
• Desirable: experience in the fleet/mobility/insurance sectors.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Advise on contract interpretation and legal implications.
• Collaborate with internal teams for legal advice.
• Develop legal templates and improve legal awareness.
• Support bids and tenders ensuring legal compliance.

Skills

Qualified solicitor holding a practicing certificate

Proven experience drafting and negotiating contracts

Commercially minded

Strong interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

Role : Legal Counsel

Location : Huddersfield with hybrid working including a minimum of 2 days in the office per week.

Reports to : Head of Legal, ZIGUP Plc (Claims & Services Division) : Supporting FMG, FMG RS and Auxillis.

We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Solicitor to join our expanding Group Legal function as Legal Counsel. You’ll be working alongside the Head of Legal to support ZIGUP plc group businesses to include FMG, FMG RS and Auxillis.

This is a hands‑on, commercially focused role where you will work closely with multiple teams across the business to advise on commercial contracts and help the business to navigate complex legal issues whilst enabling growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including customer agreements, supplier terms, and service-level agreements.
• Advise on contract interpretation, risk mitigation and legal implications of business decisions.
• Collaborate with internal teams including Sales, Procurement, Compliance, Product, Insurance and Finance to provide pragmatic legal advice.
• Contribute to the development of legal templates and internal training to improve legal awareness across the business.
• Utilise the company’s AI-enabled contract management platform to streamline contract workflows, enable the business to self-serve and improve efficiency.
• Support the business on bids and tenders, ensuring legal compliance and advising on risks.

About You

• Qualified solicitor holding a practicing certificate with at least 2-6 years post qualification legal experience in commercial law as either an in‑house or private practice solicitor.
• Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal risk and business needs.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across all levels of the business.
• A proactive mindset, capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities for differing businesses.
• Desirable but not essential : experience working in fleet / mobility / insurance sector together with a good working knowledge of data protection.

Join ZIGUP as a Legal Counsel and enjoy some outstanding benefits!

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary + 10% annual bonus
• 24 days’ holiday (rising to 26 with service) + birthday off + public holidays with the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 days each year (subject to eligibility)
• 5% employer pension contribution (subject to eligibility)
• Free life assurance
• Save‑as‑you‑earn scheme
• Share save scheme
• Employee referral scheme (£1, per successful referral)

Perks & Discounts

• Exclusive employee vehicle leasing schemes
• Discounted vehicle repairs
• Reduced rates on car and van hires
• Volunteering day / opportunities

Wellbeing & Lifestyle

• Colleague assistance programme with 24/7 GP access, mental health support, and physiotherapy
• Cycle to work scheme
• Eyecare vouchers / free flu jabs
• Health and dental plans
• Travel insurance
• Wagestream financial wellbeing app
• Benefits App with discounts at top retailers like Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q, Wickes & more

About ZIGUP plc - A FTSE Leader in Mobility Solutions

At ZIGUP plc, we’re on a mission to keep customers moving, smarter. ZIGUP plc is a FTSE integrated mobility solutions provider, with over 7, employees across the UK, Ireland, and Spain. We partner with many of the UK’s leading insurers, leasing companies, fleet operators, OEMs, public sector organisations and blue‑chip corporates to keep their businesses moving.

Our comprehensive service offering spans vehicle rental, fleet management, accident and incident management, vehicle repair, EV solutions, and specialist services. Whether it’s a single van or a national fleet, we deliver reliable, expert support at every stage of the vehicle lifecycle.

Culture

At ZIGUP, our people are the driving force behind our success. We’re proud of a culture that’s built on shared values and a commitment to doing the right thing - for our customers, our colleagues, and our communities.

We :

• Get It Done - We take ownership, deliver on our promises, and make things happen.
• Work As One Team - Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do.
• Work With Passion - We bring energy, enthusiasm, and pride to our work.
• Respect One Another - We value diversity, listen actively, and support each other.

We are agile. We are experts. We are imaginative. We are reliable.

Keep your career moving, smarter.