Legal Counsel

NCC Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the software resilience field seeks a Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role is ideal for a recently qualified solicitor eager to engage in meaningful work across commercial contract law within a supportive legal environment. You will deliver pragmatic legal advice, assist with contract negotiations, and contribute to the team’s objectives in a rapidly evolving industry. Enjoy a hybrid working model and the opportunity to grow your legal career with a forward-thinking organization.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to communicate legal advice to non-legal audiences.
• Experience or strong interest in legal environments needed.
• Strong IT skills, particularly using Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Deliver legal training sessions to new joiners.
• Research and advise on issues related to software escrow and cybersecurity.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Organizational Skills

IT Proficiency

Legal Research

Contract Negotiation

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

Legal Counsel

Location: Manchester (Hybrid working available)

Overview

At Escode (part of NCC Group), we’re on a mission to make society safer and more secure. Our global community of talented individuals is driven by the desire to build a resilient digital world—and we’re thrilled that you’re considering joining us on this journey.

We’re currently seeking a Legal Counsel to join our high-performing Escode Legal Team. This is an exciting opportunity for a recently qualified or trainee solicitor to take their legal career to the next level within a growing and dynamic area of contract law and software escrow.

About the Role

As a Legal Counsel, you will play a critical role in supporting Escode’s commercial activities across the UK and internationally. You’ll work under the supervision of experienced legal professionals and in line with SRA requirements, delivering pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice across multiple business areas.

Key responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of commercial contracts and legal documents.
• Developing and maintaining legal templates tailored to evolving services and sales channels.
• Delivering legal training sessions to new joiners across UK sales and operational teams.
• Providing clear and actionable legal advice on commercial, IP, and dispute-related matters.
• Collaborating with compliance, corporate legal, and company secretarial teams to manage cross-functional legal issues.
• Supporting our international offices (e.g. Europe and the US) on English law aspects of contracts.
• Researching and advising on specialist topics relevant to the software escrow and cybersecurity industry.
• Managing day-to-day legal queries and supporting broader legal team objectives.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Experience or strong interest in working within a legal environment (in-house or private practice).
• Ability to communicate legal advice in a clear and concise manner to a non-legal audience.
• Proven ability to collaborate and build relationships across diverse teams.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Confidence and willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office Suite.

Desirable

• Prior experience providing legal advice in a commercial or technology-focused context.
• Familiarity with the IT/software or cybersecurity industry.
• Awareness of escrow or business continuity solutions.

Why Escode?

The Escode division is the global leader in software resilience and business continuity, serving over 18,000 customers across the globe. We offer cutting-edge services including Escrow-as-a-Service (EaaS) and software verification, empowering clients to safeguard mission-critical applications both in the cloud and on-premise.

We’re proud of our culture—collaborative, inclusive, and relentlessly focused on delivering great work. If you’re looking to grow your legal career in a forward-thinking, security-led business, this could be your next big step.

Learn more at ? https://www.escode.com

About Your Application

We review every application carefully and will contact you if your background matches our requirements. If you don’t hear from us within 10 days, don’t worry—you may still be considered for future roles. We encourage you to keep an eye on our careers page for other opportunities.

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We are committed to fostering an inclusive and flexible working environment. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know at any stage. Please note: This role requires pre-employment background screening in line with BS7858 standards, due to the nature of our work.