Legal Counsel

The Legal Counsel should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with 4+ years PQE gained in-house or in private practice.
• Experienced in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Able to demonstrate strong construction contract experience, ideally including NEC, JCT or similar frameworks.
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal risk against business objectives.
• Confident managing stakeholders and delivering practical legal advice across a fast-paced organisation.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognised manufacturer that genuinely invests in employee development and career progression. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary of c£70,000, exposure to international operations and the chance to work closely with senior decision-makers across a growing business.Manufacturing and Production

Derbyshire

Legal Counsel / Advisor

Summary

• Join a global engineering leader with ambitious growth plans
• Broad commercial and construction role with real impact

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected manufacturer and supplier operating across multiple global markets, with a reputation for engineering excellence, innovation and long-term investment in its people. With decades of industry success, the business has established itself as a market leader through continuous product development, exceptional quality standards and a strong customer-focused approach. The organisation promotes a collaborative and supportive culture where employees are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute new ideas and build rewarding long-term careers.

Job Description

The Legal Counsel will be:

• Providing legal support on a wide range of commercial contracts, including customer, supplier and distribution agreements.
• Advising the business on construction-related contracts, risk allocation and project delivery matters.
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contractual documentation.
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to provide pragmatic, commercial legal advice.
• Supporting the wider business on legal risk management, compliance and contract governance initiatives.

The Successful Applicant

The Legal Counsel should be:

• A solicitor or equivalent with 4+ years PQE gained in-house or in private practice.
• Experienced in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Able to demonstrate strong construction contract experience, ideally including NEC, JCT or similar frameworks.
• Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal risk against business objectives.
• Confident managing stakeholders and delivering practical legal advice across a fast-paced organisation.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.

What's on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognised manufacturer that genuinely invests in employee development and career progression. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary of c£70,000, exposure to international operations and the chance to work closely with senior decision-makers across a growing business.Manufacturing and Production

Derbyshire

Legal Counsel / Advisor