Senior Legal Counsel — Hybrid, Global Contracts

Page Personnel; Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Page Personnel is representing a highly regarded organisation in a complex, regulated environment. The Senior Legal Counsel will support strategic objectives by advising on high-value domestic and international transactions, governance and compliance initiatives.

We seek England & Wales-qualified lawyers with at least 8 years PQE, strong drafting and negotiation experience on complex contracts and procurement matters, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders within an in-house team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive in England & Wales.
• Minimum 8 years' post-qualification experience.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts.
• Experience advising on procurement and commercial legal matters.
• Experience in in-house legal team, ideally regulated or infrastructure-focused.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and advise at executive level.
• Experience in regulated industry; transport/logistics/infrastructure/energy sectors.
• Knowledge of corporate governance and compliance frameworks.
• Familiarity with competition law, IP and employment law.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review and negotiate complex commercial agreements, including international contracts and multi-jurisdictional arrangements.
• Provide legal support on major projects, transactions and strategic business initiatives.
• Advise on public procurement matters, including tender documentation and procurement processes.
• Support the development and improvement of governance and compliance frameworks.
• Provide pragmatic legal advice across a range of business functions.
• Assist with identification, assessment and management of legal and commercial risks.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across the organisation as trusted legal advisor.
• Support corporate governance activities, including board and committee governance.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, customers, suppliers and advisers.
• Keep abreast of legal developments, providing training and guidance where required.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Communication

Regulatory advisory

Education

England & Wales qualified

Job description

Page Personnel is representing a highly regarded organisation in a complex, regulated environment. The Senior Legal Counsel will support strategic objectives by advising on high-value domestic and international transactions, governance and compliance initiatives.

We seek England & Wales-qualified lawyers with at least 8 years PQE, strong drafting and negotiation experience on complex contracts and procurement matters, and the ability to influence senior stakeholders within an in-house team.