At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the commercial legal function and advise on high-value contracts.
- Company: Purpose-led housing organisation focused on community improvement.
- Benefits: Professional development, inclusive culture, and support for qualifications.
- Other info: Diverse environment with opportunities for career growth and external training.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a socially responsible organisation while leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial law and team leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 63000 - 77000 £ per year.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Lead Legal Counsel - Commercial to join a major purpose-led organisation in the West Midlands.
Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you'll lead the commercial legal function, advise on strategically important matters and manage and develop a team of lawyers and paralegals.
Client Details
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.
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 consisten...
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