In-House Commercial Solicitor (3+ PQE)

On-site in Ellesmere Port·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 12 Oct)

SGS

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Overview

Job details

Full-time
Per the ad.

Requirements

Work on-site in Ellesmere Port
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 3+ years of experience
Mid-level role.

Skills

Nice to have

Legal

Requirements

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role will be a confident contract drafter who can carry a full caseload without close supervision, remain calm under deadline pressure, with an eye for detail who builds good working relationships across a business, at all levels. Open to lawyers already in-house and to those in private practice

Qualifications Required:

Qualified solicitor in England & Wales
Minimum 3 years PQE
Full driving license for use in the UK

Pay & benefits

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
Private medical cover (immediate access)
Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
An additional day off for your birthday

The role

Company Description

We are SGS - the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 100,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise - when you need to be sure - underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

We are recognized as a benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our brand promise - when you need to be sure - underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS sits at the intersection of business, regulation, risk and innovation, giving our legal teams exposure to a genuinely international and commercially complex environment.

Job Description

Job Title - In-house Commercial Solicitor
Job Type - Permanent
Location - Ellesmere Port
Hours - 35 per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (Part time will be considered for the right person)

As a member of the UK legal team, you'll assist in the provision of first line legal advice, support and training to a diverse range of businesses and functions, offering a practical and informed interpretation of the laws affecting SGS.

Key Accountabilities:

Commercial Contracts
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of contracts, including supply and purchase agreements
- Liaising with stakeholders and developing management and mitigation strategies
Property Portfolio
- Assisting in the management of the numerous offices, laboratories and workshops, with stakeholders and external advisors
Litigation
- Assisting in the good management of complaints and claims, internally and with external counsel
Regulatory and Compliance
- Supporting investigations
- Assisting with compliance programmes, policies and training

Hiring process

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Application
Recruitment team contact
With recruitment team
If your skills and experience match current or future needs, a member of the recruitment team contacts you.
Interviews
Face-to-face or virtual interviews, also a chance to learn about the job, your future manager and the culture.
Assessments
Not every role
For some positions: personality, cognitive and technical assessments, a short psychometric study, or more thorough assessments by external consultants.
Additional screening and reference check
Selection and offer · With HR team