Legal Counsel - 1-4 PQE - Manufacturing - East Mids

BCL Legal In-House; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Legal Counsel to join their collegiate legal team. This role offers a fantastic first in-house opportunity for lawyers transitioning from private practice, as well as those already in-house looking for more exposure and responsibility. You will be involved in drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, advising on bids and tenders, and assisting with GDPR and corporate matters. With a hybrid working policy requiring just three days in the East Midlands office, this position is perfect for adaptable candidates eager to make an impact in a dynamic sector.

Benefits

Attractive perks and allowances

Hybrid working policy

Training and education opportunities

Qualifications

• 1-4 years PQE with experience in commercial contracts or related fields.
• Adaptable and skilled at building relationships within a business.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Advising on bids, tenders, and various legal areas.

Skills

Commercial Contracts

GDPR

Corporate M&A

Employment Law

Litigation

Education

Law Degree

Job description

Job Opportunity: Legal Counsel

We are working with a highly regarded international manufacturing business that partners with some of the biggest brands in the world.

They are seeking a legal counsel to work alongside and assist more senior lawyers. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts with key customers and suppliers;
2. Advising the business on bids and tenders;
3. Assisting on various areas including GDPR, Corporate M&A, Employment, Litigation;
4. Building relationships with key stakeholders within the business;
5. Assisting with training, education, and implementation of legal operations, processes, and procedures.

You will most likely have between 1 and 4 years PQE, but candidates with higher seniority will also be considered.

Experience in commercial contracts is beneficial, but the business will also consider lawyers from disciplines such as corporate M&A, commercial litigation, employment, construction, regulatory, banking, and finance. The ideal candidate is adaptable, excited by challenges, and skilled at forging relationships within the business.

This role offers a fantastic first in-house opportunity for lawyers currently in private practice seeking to transition into an in-house role within a collegiate legal team and dynamic sector. Alternatively, if you're already in-house and seeking more exposure, impact, and responsibility, this position provides that opportunity.

The company operates a hybrid working policy with a requirement of 3 days per week in the East Midlands office.

The salary and package vary depending on PQE level and experience, and include attractive perks and additional allowances.