Legal Counsel (Fixed Term)

RSK Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services firm in the UK is seeking a Legal Counsel on a fixed term basis for maternity cover. This full-time role offers a hybrid working model, requiring office presence in Helsby a couple of days a week. Applicants should be qualified lawyers with a minimum of 4 years PQE and a background in corporate law, particularly in M&A. The position provides an opportunity to support corporate acquisitions, contributing to the company's growth plans.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Life assurance

Flexible benefits programme

Health cash plan

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with a good grounding in M&A work.
• Experience in a fast-paced corporate law environment is ideal.
• International experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the company’s continuing growth plans by advising on corporate acquisitions.
• Provide legal support to various businesses in the UK and internationally.
• Thrive with a varied workload within the legal team.

Skills

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Education

Qualified lawyer with at least 4 years PQE

Job description

Legal Counsel (Fixed Term)

RSK Group

North West, WA6 0AR

£38,709 per year - estimated?

Contract

Full time

NEW

The RSK Group are looking for a fixed‑term Corporate Lawyer to join our extremely busy in‑house legal team to cover maternity leave for 13‑14 months commencing in February 2026. This is a full‑time (40 hours per week) hybrid role; you must be able to come into the office in Helsby, Cheshire a couple of days per week, ideally on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

The RSK group is a leading environmental, engineering and technical services business headquartered in the UK, with an established presence in more than 40 countries around the world.

We are ideally looking for a lawyer with at least 4 years PQE with a good grounding in M&A work to work client side to assist with the company’s continuing growth plans. This role will provide the right candidate with the opportunity to continue advising on corporate acquisitions and to broaden their corporate expertise, advising our businesses both in the UK and internationally.

Person Specification

• Qualified lawyer with at least 4 years PQE.
• A background in corporate law, ideally in a fast‑paced environment.
• International experience is desirable but not essential.
• This role is most suited to an adaptable person with a keen eye for detail and an understanding of the importance of commerciality in their legal advice, thriving with a hugely varied workload.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Life assurance
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays, health cash plan and discounted gym membership
• RSK Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer.