At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert legal advice and lead a small legal team in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Well-established organisation offering a collaborative and strategic role.
- Benefits: Senior-level position with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Other info: Engage with senior stakeholders and manage a varied workload effectively.
- Why this job: Shape the legal function and influence business-critical decisions.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with experience in commercial law and strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Solicitor to join a well-established organisation in an in-house legal capacity. This role is responsible for delivering comprehensive, commercially focused legal support across a diverse group of companies, while also leading and developing a small legal team. The position combines strategic advisory work with hands-on delivery across a broad range of legal matters, supporting business growth, compliance, and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide expert legal advice across all areas of the business, working closely with senior stakeholders including the General Counsel & Company Secretary.
- Support corporate activity including restructuring, investment, disposals, due diligence, and membership models.
- Advise on intellectual property, commercial contracts, property and construction matters, and regulatory requirements.
- Manage commercial contentious matters at pre-litigation stage, aiming for early and effective resolution.
- Support procurement, compliance, and subsidy control activities.
- Provide employment law guidance to HR and wider business functions.
- Maintain and develop legal templates for contracts across sales, procurement, and business development.
- Deliver internal legal training on key areas such as contracts, IP, and confidentiality.
Candidate Profile / Experience Needed
- Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with a current practising certificate (desirable).
- Significant experience within a commercial law firm and/or in-house environment.
- Strong background in commercial contracts, IP, and wider commercial law.
- Experience handling complex or high-value transactions, including international work.
- Proven ability to lead, manage, or supervise legal professionals.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance legal risk and business needs.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage a varied and evolving workload effectively.
What’s on Offer
- Senior-level in-house legal position with broad exposure across a complex business.
- Opportunity to lead and shape a legal function.
- Strategic involvement in business-critical decision-making.
- Collaborative working environment with cross-functional engagement.
- Scope for professional growth and development.
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