Senior Legal Counsel

Michael Page (UK); West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering innovator in Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to manage high-value contracts and advise stakeholders within a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has over 3 years PQE and expertise in commercial law. This role offers a competitive salary, generous holiday, and a collaborative work culture.

Benefits

Salary range from £70-80k plus bonus

Generous holiday entitlement

Enhanced pension contributions

On site gym

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• 3+ years PQE as a solicitor, skilled in high-value, complex commercial contracts.
• Experience in commercial property or construction law is advantageous.
• Familiarity with manufacturing or defence sectors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and reviewing high-value and complex commercial contracts.
• Advising stakeholders on commercial, operational, and strategic matters.
• Managing and resolving disputes.

Skills

High-value contract skills

Dispute resolution

Stakeholder advising

Education

Solicitor or equivalent with 3+ years PQE

Job description

About Our Client

This is a rare opportunity to join a UK based engineering innovator supplying critical components to the defence sector. With over a century of heritage, they operate from a state of the art manufacturing facility in Yorkshire and are part of a global group. They're undergoing an exciting phase of growth, with increased demand for their advanced power transmission systems. This is a chance to make a real impact within a close-knit, collaborative legal team.

Job Description

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad spectrum of high‑value and complex commercial contracts
• Advising stakeholders across commercial, operational and strategic matters
• Investigating, managing and resolving disputes
• Liaising with external counsel on contentious issues
• Overseeing company compliance and regulatory obligations
• Assisting with redevelopment of company wide policies, procedures and precedents
• Delivering legal training to the wider business
• Wider duties include advising in relation to commercial property, construction contracts, IP, and IT contracts

The Successful Applicant

The Legal Counsel should be:

• A solicitor (or equivalent) with 3+ years PQE
• Skilled in high‑value, complex commercial contracts is a must
• Experienced (advantageous) in commercial property, construction, IP, or IT
• Familiarity with manufacturing or defence sectors is a plus, though not essential
• Due to the nature of the company, candidates will have to undergo security clearance

What\'s on Offer

• Salary range from £70-80k plus bonus
• Generous holiday entitlement with the opportunity to accrue more with flexible working
• Enhanced pension contributions
• On site gym
• Opportunity to work in a varied in‑house counsel role within a respected, growing defence manufacturer part of a wider global business with lots of opportunities for development

If you\'re an experienced Legal Counsel, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.