At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide expert legal advice and support across diverse business areas.
- Company: Well-established organisation with a collaborative and dynamic culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, strategic involvement, and opportunity to lead a legal function.
- Other info: Engage with senior stakeholders and develop your legal expertise in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Shape the future of legal operations while driving business growth and compliance.
- Qualifications: Qualified Solicitor with significant experience in commercial law.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced 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
- Significant experience within a commercial law firm and/or in-house environment
- Strong background in commercial contracts, IP, and wider commercial law
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to balance legal risk and business needs
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
- As a guide you would have at least 5 years PQE
What's on Offer
- 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
- Hybrid working. 2 days in office and 3 from home.
To find out more or to apply for this opportunity, please get in touch for a confidential discussion.
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