Legal Counsel

Page Personnel; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Page Personnel in Reading, in the energy and materials sector, is seeking a legal professional to draft, review and negotiate contracts and agreements. You will provide legal advice across departments and ensure compliance with applicable laws, while managing risks and supporting documentation.

The successful candidate should have NQ to 3 PQE, strong contract law knowledge, excellent drafting and negotiation skills, and a meticulous eye for detail.

Qualifications

• NQ to 3 PQE as a solicitor.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• Ability to analyse legal risks and provide practical solutions.
• Experience in a busy professional environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements.
• Providing legal advice to various departments.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Managing legal risks and offering practical solutions.
• Supporting the business with legal documentation and correspondence.
• Advising on corporate governance matters.
• Collaborating with external legal advisors when necessary.
• Keeping up to date with changes in legislation and advising on their impact.

Skills

Contract law

Regulatory compliance

Drafting & negotiation

Risk analysis

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

Solicitor qualifications (NQ–3 PQE)

Job description

A company based in Reading operating within the energy and materials sector.

Job Description

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts and agreements.
• Providing legal advice to various departments within the organisation.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Managing legal risks and offering practical solutions.
• Supporting the business with legal documentation and correspondence.
• Advising on corporate governance matters.
• Collaborating with external legal advisors when necessary.
• Keeping up to date with changes in legislation and advising on their impact.

The Successful Applicant

A successful legal professional should have:

• NQ to 3 PQE solicitor.
• Strong knowledge of contract law and regulatory compliance.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills.
• The ability to analyse legal risks and provide practical solutions.
• Experience working in a busy professional environment.
• Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.

What's on Offer

• Salary range of £50,000 to £75,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• 12-month fixed-term contract based in Reading.
• Opportunities to work on diverse legal matters within the organisation.