Senior Legal Counsel - FTC 6 Months - 6+ PQE

Michael Page Legal; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial manufacturer in South Yorkshire seeks an experienced Legal Counsel to deliver comprehensive legal support across various sectors, including contracts and data protection. The role offers a fixed-term contract with attractive benefits, hybrid working, and a chance to contribute to a significant entity in the UK supply chain.

Benefits

Private medical cover

35 days' holiday

Employer pension

Qualifications

• Solicitor with 6+ years PQE.
• Skilled in drafting & negotiating commercial contracts.
• Experience with international contracts preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial contracts and procurement.
• Manage data protection compliance (UK GDPR).
• Support risk/opportunity assessments across operations.

Skills

Commercial agreements drafting

Stakeholder management

Data protection compliance

Education

Solicitor or equivalent

Job description

The Legal Counsel in South Yorkshire will deliver a full range of legal support across contracts, sales, procurement, data protection, employment, health & safety, and manage panel firms on more complex matters.

Client Details

Our client is a nationally significant industrial manufacturer, employing thousands across the UK. With a proud heritage and major backing from international investors, they're a cornerstone of the UK's supply chain. Operating at large scale and undergoing strategic transformation, they offer a people-focused culture with investment in employee wellbeing and development. Benefits include generous holiday, private medical cover, employer pension, and a range of family-friendly perks.

Description

The Legal Counsel will be:

• Advising on commercial contracts; sales, procurement, supply chain (international and domestic)
• Providing proactive commercial and sales support
• Managing data protection compliance (UK GDPR, DPIAs)
• Handling initial employment matters
• Advising on health and safety legal frameworks
• Working with panel firms on litigation/complex issues
• Supporting risk/opportunity assessment across operations
• Reporting to senior leadership

Profile

The Legal Counsel should be:

• A solicitor (or equivalent) with 6+ years PQE
• Skilled in drafting & negotiating commercial agreements
• Ideally, with international contract experience
• Confident with data protection and employment matters
• Able to manage external firms and drive in-house projects
• Comfortable working autonomously and delivering at pace
• Strong communicator with solid stakeholder management

Job Offer

• Fixed-term 6-month contract, immediate start
• Salary between £75-100k, depending on experience
• Hybrid working: 2-3 days/week in South Yorkshire office
• Excellent benefits: private medical, 35 days' holiday, pension
• Be part of a high-impact, nationally significant manufacturer
• Work in a collaborative, fast-evolving legal function

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