Legal Counsel

Michael Page (UK); Preston; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international defence business in the North West is seeking a Legal Counsel to support in-house legal work. The role involves drafting contracts and providing legal advice across various jurisdictions. With a competitive salary starting from £70k, this position offers significant career advancement opportunities in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Car allowance

Generous bonus scheme

Pension

Qualifications

• 3-8 years PQE in legal practice.
• Experience in international contracting environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating contractual agreements.
• Providing expert legal advice across multiple jurisdictions.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Legal Advice

Education

Qualified Lawyer (PQE 3-8 years)

Job description

• Opportunity to work for international defence business in the North West
• Excellent package and progression

About Our Client

Our client is a global manufacturing business who provide advanced technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions across land, air, sea, cyber security & intelligence, space teams. They are in 40 countries worldwide employing 93,000 globally, with the UK having over 39.5k employees.

As a forward-thinking employer, they offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment, providing employees with significant opportunities to advance their careers.

Defence and Military and Industrial / Manufacturing industries.

Job Description

As Legal Counsel, you will be supporting on range of in-house work; namely drafting and negotiating range of contractual agreements and provide expert legal advice to divisions and customers across multiple jurisdictions.

The Successful Applicant

Successful Legal Counsel will be 3-8 years PQE with experience from a leading law firm or internal function.

Experience in an international contracting environment or similar industry would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

Package includes:

• A competitive salary starting from £70k
• Car allowance
• Generous bonus scheme
• Pension
• Opportunity to work with an industry leader in the defence and aerospace sector!