Legal Counsel

Thinking Search; Windsor; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive benefits

Flexible hybrid working approach

Job summary

A growing international Supply Chain & Logistics organization is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide commercial legal advice and support across various operational matters in the UK and Ireland. The ideal candidate should be a qualified solicitor with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience, strong drafting skills, and the ability to communicate clearly with non-legal stakeholders. This role, offering up to £80,000 and flexible hybrid working, presents a unique opportunity for those looking to take on significant responsibility.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE is preferred.
• Sector experience in Logistics, Storage, 3PL, Freight is advantageous.
• Experience working in-house or within a commercial law firm.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Advise on contractual risk, liability and compliance matters.
• Support procurement, supplier and customer negotiations.
• Provide day-to-day legal advice to operational and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Strong drafting and negotiation skills

Clear, pragmatic advice to non-legal stakeholders

Confident communicator with good commercial awareness

Education

Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent)

Job description

An excellent opportunity to join a growing international Supply Chain & Logistics organisation as Legal Counsel (Commercial), supporting the business across a broad range of commercial and operational matters for UK & Ireland. This role is commercially focussed and offers exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to work closely with business leaders on strategic initiatives.

You will operate as a trusted adviser, providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice interacting with multiple jurisdictions. The role has a strong focus on drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts, supporting the business across diverse operational and strategic matters.

Role

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts
• Advise on contractual risk, liability and compliance matters
• Support the business on regulatory and governance requirements
• Provide day-to-day legal advice to operational and senior stakeholders
• Support procurement, supplier and customer negotiations
• Contribute to the development of legal processes and best practice
• Liaise with external counsel where required

Candidate Requirements

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent)
• 2+ years PQE (guideline only)
• Sector experience is advantageous (Logistics, Storage, 3PL, Freight)
• Experience working in-house or within a commercial law firm
• Ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice to non-legal stakeholders
• Strong drafting and negotiation skills
• Confident communicator with good commercial awareness

Salary ranges up to £80,000 depending on experience. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer looking to step into a broad in-house role with genuine responsibility and visibility across the business. The role comes with attractive benefits and flexible hybrid working approach.

The role will be ideally based in Windsor, candidates from surrounding areas would be considered with commitment to some office days in Windsor.

Please attach your latest CV. If you do not hear back within one week, please assume you have been unsuccessful. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications, individual feedback cannot be provided.

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