At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft and negotiate contracts, advise on legal matters, and handle disputes.
- Company: Leading UK services business with a supportive and dynamic culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, attractive perks, and hybrid working options.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a caring team environment.
- Why this job: Gain valuable in-house experience and work closely with senior lawyers.
- Qualifications: 1 to 4 years PQE and a proactive attitude.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Our client is a leading UK services business which is growing at pace and looking to appoint a Legal Counsel to take on a broad, generalist in-house commercial lawyer role, where you will work alongside a team of senior commercial lawyers. Reporting into the General Counsel, and working with and alongside the senior commercial lawyers, you will have responsibility for:
- drafting, reviewing and negotiating customer and supplier contracts;
- advising on bids and tenders;
- advising on strategic projects, as well as other matters such as GDPR, Employment, IT/Tech contracts;
- handling disputes;
- advising on general risk & compliance matters and ad hoc legal queries.
Personality wise, the business is looking for a self-starter, with a willingness and enthusiasm to take on a varied workload where you will get a lot of exposure to the business and key stakeholders. Those seeking their first in-house move are encouraged to apply as this would give fantastic learning and exposure but in a caring and supportive team. Or, if you are already working in-house and seeking a true step up in the level of work on offer to you, this offers that.
The salary is a range depending on experience and includes some attractive wider perks. There is significant home working on offer with a requirement for 2 days per week in the East Midlands office.
Legal Counsel - 1 to 4 PQE - East Midlands (Hybrid) employer: BCL Legal
Our client is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment where Legal Counsel can thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will benefit from extensive exposure to key stakeholders and a diverse range of legal matters, all while enjoying the flexibility of hybrid working in the East Midlands. The company values self-starters and provides attractive perks, making it an ideal place for both new and experienced legal professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
