Legal Counsel - Commercial Contracts

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented commercial lawyer to join their dynamic legal team in Manchester. This role offers the chance to provide pragmatic legal advice on commercial contracts, data protection, and GDPR matters while working in a supportive environment that fosters professional development. With a competitive salary and opportunities for hybrid working, this position is perfect for a motivated lawyer looking to enhance their career with an international firm. Join a team that values innovation and sustainability, and make a significant impact in the legal field.

Benefits

Professional Development Opportunities

Wellbeing Initiatives

Flexible Working Hours

Competitive Salary

Qualifications

• Solid foundation in commercial contracts and delivering high-quality work.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on commercial contracts, data protection, and GDPR.
• Manage workload, support tender processes, and update policies.

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Data Protection

GDPR

Negotiation Skills

Stakeholder Engagement

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Qualified Lawyer (PQE 2-4 years)

Job description

Your new company
A global player in the engineering and consultancy field, this robust business holds a strong market position alongside a commitment to sustainability and innovation. Due to recent team developments, the in-house legal team is looking to appoint a talented commercial lawyer to join their high-calibre national team.

Your new role
As a key member of the legal team, you will provide pragmatic legal advice on a range of commercial contracts matters, including data protection, data privacy and GDPR advice. You will work in a business-facing role and will be expected to manage your own workload, support with tender processes, work closely with the procurement team, keep up to date with horizon scanning and work on projects to update policies and procedures to ensure high standards across all business areas. This role will be based in central Manchester and offers excellent public transport links, plus plenty of opportunity to work from home on a regular basis.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need a solid foundation in commercial contracts and delivering high quality work, either in private practice or in-house. Your strengths as a lawyer will include drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, engaging with stakeholders at all levels, advising the business on data protection matters and outsourced service provider contracts. You will need to be a strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills to effectively build relationships across the business. You will ideally have 2-4 years' PQE and be available to work in the Manchester office on a hybrid basis.

What you'll get in return
You will be part of a supportive and growing team, with plenty of opportunities for professional development and mentoring. You will be offered a competitive salary of £60k-£70k in line with your experience, plus a benefits package and wellbeing initiatives. This role would suit an ambitious, capable, and hardworking commercial lawyer looking to make an impact with an international company and truly enhance your career.

What you need to do now
If you enjoy working in technical areas of law and are ready to take on this exciting challenge and contribute to the success of the in-house legal team, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.