Senior Legal Counsel

BCL Legal In-House; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Counsel with a growing retailer in South Manchester. This role offers the chance to operate at a senior level within a listed organization, engaging with the Board and senior stakeholders. The focus will be on commercial contracts and data protection, alongside corporate governance and compliance for international operations. Ideal candidates will be qualified commercial lawyers with 2-4 years of PQE and strong drafting and negotiation skills. This position promises a clear progression path within a dynamic legal environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified commercial lawyer with 2-4 years PQE.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Ensuring compliance with data protection legislation.
• Assisting with Board meetings and annual reports.

Skills

Commercial Contracts

Data Protection

GDPR

Dispute Management

Drafting and Negotiation

Education

Qualified Lawyer

Job description

An Senior Counsel opportunity has arisen with a growing retailer based in South Manchester.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel this is an exciting opportunity to operate at a senior level in a listed organisation with access to the Board and other senior stakeholders. The role will focus mainly on commercial contracts and data protection matters but will also involve supporting the General Counsel on corporate governance and risk and compliance matters for the international business.

The role requires 3 days per week in the Manchester office.

The Role:

- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts;
- Ensuring compliance with data protection legislation and responding to breaches as required;
- IP protection;
- Managing disputes;
- Assisting with Board meetings and the annual report

You:

- Qualified commercial lawyer with c.2-4 PQE;
- Ideally you will have some in-house exposure, either in your permanent role or secondment;
- Excellent drafting and negotiation skills;
- Good working knowledge of GDPR.

This is a fantastic progression opportunity with a clearly defined path and previous evidence of successful promotion.