This is a newly created role and an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded solicitor to join a fast growing, major UK goods & services business, working directly alongside the Head of Legal, where you will help strengthen and develop its in-house legal function.
This is a broad, hands-on role offering exposure to commercial contracts, strategic partnerships, data privacy and regulatory matters, alongside involvement in significant business transformation projects.
The Role
- Leading on the drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts with key customers and suppliers.
- Assisting on key strategic matters & projects from a legal perspective.
- Designing, creating, and embedding legal playbooks, policies, and procedures.
- Identifying regulatory and compliance risks and advising on appropriate action.
- Advising the business on ad hoc legal queries and managing key internal stakeholders.
About You
You will be between 3-6 PQE with strong commercial law experience. You will be commercially pragmatic with excellent stakeholder management skills. The opportunity will suit someone who is confident at working autonomously in a developing in-house environment, and who is able to operate within a fast paced sector.
The role offers an opportunity to become a key legal figure within the business, where you will take ownership of a broad legal remit and play a key role in building the legal function of an ambitious, rapidly growing business.
Benefits
The base salary is a fairly wide range depending on where you sit in PQE banding, and the package includes a generous car allowance, generous company performance related bonus, private medical insurance, 6% employer pension contributions, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Four days part time (0.8 full time equivalent) will be considered, or condensed hours (full time hours condensed over 4 days per week).
The business is operating a hybrid working model, with 2-3 days per week required in the West Midlands HQ.
Legal Counsel - Major UK business - West Midlands employer: BCL Legal Limited
BCL Legal Limited is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture in the heart of Newcastle that fosters professional growth and development. Employees benefit from comprehensive training programmes, a supportive team environment, and opportunities to engage in meaningful compliance work that directly impacts client service and regulatory adherence. With a focus on work-life balance and employee well-being, BCL Legal is committed to creating a rewarding workplace for its staff.
