At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic legal team and shape commercial contracts for impactful projects.
- Company: Join a socially responsible housing organisation focused on community improvement.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid working, and extensive professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a supportive, inclusive environment await you.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a growing legal function while influencing key stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Must be a qualified solicitor or barrister with experience in commercial contracts.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
Job ID: JN-032026-6980822Posted: 2026-04-02Location: Coventry, England, GBSalary: 80000 - 90000/year
- Type: Full-time
- Company: Michael Page
- Contact: Michael Bailey Job function: Legal
- Subsector: Commercial
- Sector: Business Services
Where: Coventry Contract type: Permanent Consultant name: Michael Bailey Lead and shape a high-profile commercial legal function80,000-90,000 plus bonus, hybrid working and benefits About Our Client Our client is a large, commercially focused and socially responsible housing organisation that reinvests its surplus into improving homes, services and local communities.
The organisation has created a diverse and inclusive working environment where different perspectives are valued.
It also places considerable emphasis on professional development, supporting colleagues through external training, professional qualifications and funded memberships.
Job Description The Lead Legal Counsel - Commercial will be: Acting as the senior legal lead for commercial contracts, procurement and wider commercial matters.
Advising on complex and high-value contracts, frameworks, collaboration agreements and strategic partnerships.
Leading and developing the in-house commercial legal team, including supervising lawyers, paralegals and legal assistants.
Supporting procurement activity by advising on legal compliance, risk allocation and commercial contracting strategy.
Managing external legal advisers to ensure consistent quality, value and cost-effective support.
Working closely with senior stakeholders to enable commercial objectives while maintaining appropriate regulatory and governance standards.
Developing commercial templates, playbooks and practical legal guidance across the organisation.
Supporting the General Counsel with wider legal leadership and strategic projects.
The Successful Applicant The Lead Legal Counsel - Commercial should be: A solicitor, barrister or legal executive with significant post-qualification experience in commercial contracts and a current practising certificate.
Experienced in advising on complex, high-value commercial contracts and strategic arrangements.
Able to provide clear, pragmatic and commercially focused advice within a large or complex organisation.
Experienced in supervising, mentoring or managing lawyers and other legal professionals.
Confident engaging with and influencing senior stakeholders across legal, procurement and operational teams.
Ideally experienced within an in-house, regulated, public sector or not-for-profit environment.
Familiar with public procurement, framework agreements or regulated contracting arrangements.
Exposure to the social housing or local government sectors would be advantageous but isn't essential.
What's on Offer This is a genuine legal leadership opportunity offering a salary of 75,000-85,000, hybrid working and the chance to shape a growing commercial legal function.
The wider benefits package includes: Group bonus potential of up to 15% of salary.27 days' annual leave, increasing with service.
Bank holidays plus an additional company holiday.
The ability to buy or sell up to five days' annual leave.
Employer-matched pension contributions of up to 8%.
Employer-funded private medical insurance and access to a 24/7 digital GP.
Enhanced family-friendly benefits and flexible working options.
Healthcare, dental, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.
Professional development, external training and funded professional memberships.
Paid volunteering time and access to a comprehensive employee assistance programme.
If you're an experienced Legal Counsel, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.
Lead Legal Counsel - Commercial employer: Michael Page International
Michael Page is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Leeds that fosters professional growth and development. With a strong focus on mentoring and team collaboration, employees benefit from hybrid working arrangements and a competitive salary package, including performance-based bonuses. Joining this multinational organisation means being part of a high-growth team dedicated to delivering exceptional tax compliance services across diverse sectors.
Contact Details:
Michael Page International Recruitment Team
