In-House Commercial Solicitor

On-site in Ellesmere Port·Full-time·Added today (last checked 3 Nov)

SGS

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Ellesmere Port
Contract: Full-time
Experience: 3+ years

Skills

Nice to have

Legal

Requirements

What we're looking for

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

The role

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)

What you'll do

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

Job Description

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.

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

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

Hiring process

3 steps2 interviewsa task to do

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

An email acknowledges receipt of every application.
Unsuccessful candidates are informed and may be contacted for future openings.

About SGS

Industry: Testing & Certification
Founded: 1878
Employees: 50,000–100,000
Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland

In their own words

About the company & team

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.

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