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Senior Legal Counsel

On-site in Lincolnshire·Added 3 months ago (last checked 22 Oct)

Agency
Michael Page UK

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Overview

Salary
£75,000 - £85,000 a year

About £4,500 - £4,990 a month after tax.

Contract
Permanent contract
Holiday
27 days holiday + bank holidays

Skills

Nice to have

Requirements

The Commercial Legal Counsel should be:

  • A solicitor or equivalent with at 5 five years PQE.
  • Experienced in drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.
  • Currently working in private practice or in-house.
  • Experienced within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or other operational environments/clients.
  • Comfortable supporting or coordinating advice across areas such as employment, litigation, environmental and regulatory law.

Pay & benefits

The successful Commercial Legal Counsel will receive:

  • A salary of £75,000-£85,000.
  • A car allowance of £6,000.
  • Hybrid working, with two days per week in the Lincolnshire office.
  • 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • A defined contribution pension scheme.
  • Private medical insurance, life assurance and company sick pay.
  • An employee assistance programme and family-friendly benefits.
  • The opportunity to develop a broad in-house career within a complex organisation.

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

The role

Summary

An excellent opportunity for a Commercial Legal Counsel to join a substantial and complex organisation based in Lincolnshire. This broad position offers exposure to domestic and international contracts, regulatory matters and wider business-critical legal work. The role would suit an experienced private practice lawyer making their first move in-house, or an existing in-house counsel looking for greater variety and commercial exposure.
  • Broad, high-profile work in a complex business
  • Strong salary, hybrid working and genuine business influence

About Our Client

Our client is a large manufacturer and established organisation with extensive UK operations and international commercial relationships. It operates in a complex and highly regulated environment, giving its legal team exposure to commercially significant matters and senior decision-makers.This is an opportunity to join a business where legal advice has a visible impact on day-to-day operations, commercial strategy and the management of risk. The organisation offers a collaborative working environment and values practical, commercially focused legal support.

Job Description

The Commercial Legal Counsel will be:

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts relating to the domestic and international purchase and sale of goods and services.
  • Advising commercial, procurement and operational teams on contractual risk and practical solutions.
  • Providing initial advice on employment, HR and litigation matters, instructing external counsel where specialist support is required.
  • Supporting the business with environmental, regulatory and competition law matters.
  • Developing legal templates, guidance and processes to help the wider business manage risk effectively.

The Successful Applicant

The Commercial Legal Counsel should be:

  • A solicitor or equivalent with at 5 five years PQE.
  • Experienced in drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.
  • Currently working in private practice or in-house.
  • Experienced within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or other operational environments/clients.
  • Comfortable supporting or coordinating advice across areas such as employment, litigation, environmental and regulatory law.

What's on Offer

The successful Commercial Legal Counsel will receive:

  • A salary of £75,000-£85,000.
  • A car allowance of £6,000.
  • Hybrid working, with two days per week in the Lincolnshire office.
  • 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • A defined contribution pension scheme.
  • Private medical insurance, life assurance and company sick pay.
  • An employee assistance programme and family-friendly benefits.
  • The opportunity to develop a broad in-house career within a complex organisation.

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

About Michael Page UK

Michael Page is a recruitment agency that connects businesses with job seekers, offering services ranging from experienced professional hiring to executive search, scaled recruitment and outsourcing solutions. The company operates globally, with more than 100 offices across 34 countries.

Its teams blend market insights, data and advanced technology to deliver hiring outcomes, and it also publishes career advice and salary guides for job seekers.

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