Legal Counsel (Corporate/Commercial)

Taylor Root; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing leader is seeking a qualified Legal Counsel to join their team in Reading. This role involves advising on complex legal matters for strategic projects and ensuring alignment between legal and business objectives. Candidates should have at least 5 years PQE and experience in corporate law, along with strong negotiation, communication, and analytical skills.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in corporate law or in-house legal roles.
• Experience with commercial contracts and risk management.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Advise on legal aspects of strategic transformation projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage external counsel.
• Support group functions on a range of legal issues.

Skills

Commercial contracts

Risk mitigation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

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Director at Taylor Root | Recruiting legal talent for permanent or interim solutions with in-house legal teams across the UK

Legal Counsel – Strategic Projects & Group Functions- Corporate & Commercial Counsel

Company: Manufacturing Sector

Role: Legal Counsel

Location: Reading (Hybrid)

Experience: Corporate & Commercial

PQE: 5+ years PQE

Are you a commercially minded legal professional ready to make a strategic impact in a global organisation? My client is looking for a Legal Counsel to join a dynamic and collaborative legal team, supporting a major business transformation programme and providing legal guidance across key group functions.

About the Role

As Legal Counsel, you’ll play a pivotal role in advising on complex legal matters related to a high-impact transformation initiative. You’ll work closely with senior legal and business stakeholders to drive projects from planning through to execution, ensuring legal risks are managed and business goals are achieved.

• Advise on legal aspects of strategic transformation projects, including commercial contracts, employment, environmental, and product liability matters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align legal and business objectives.
• Manage external counsel relationships and review legal advice.
• Support group functions such as finance, tax, treasury, and shared services on a range of legal issues.
• Ensure timely communication and escalation of key legal matters to senior stakeholders.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE, ideally with a background in corporate law or in-house legal roles.
• Strong experience in commercial contracts, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and analytical skills.
• Experience in the industrial sector and additional language skills are a plus.

About the Company

Join a global leader in roofing and waterproofing solutions, with operations across Europe, Asia, and Africa. With a strong heritage and a forward-thinking approach, the company is committed to innovation, sustainability, and empowering its people to shape the future of the built environment.

• Be part of a purpose-driven organisation transforming the way people live and work.
• Work in a collaborative, values-led culture that celebrates empowerment, innovation, and connection.
• Enjoy a hybrid working model and opportunities for professional growth in a global setting.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Manufacturing

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