Legal Counsel - Newcastle - Up to £70,000
A leading UK business is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its established in-house legal team based in Newcastle.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded solicitor looking to move in-house, or an existing Legal Counsel seeking broader exposure within a fast-paced and growing organisation.
Working as part of a close-knit legal function, you will advise stakeholders across the business on a wide range of commercial and regulatory matters, gaining exposure to varied and interesting work that goes far beyond traditional contract review.
The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting business operations, providing practical and commercially focused legal advice while working closely with senior management and operational teams across the organisation.
The Role:
- Provide legal advice on a broad range of commercial and operational matters
- Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements with suppliers, partners and third parties
- Support the business on regulatory and compliance‑related matters within a highly regulated environment
- Advise stakeholders on risk management issues and legal implications of commercial decisions
- Assist with data protection and privacy matters
- Provide support on intellectual property issues and brand protection
- Handle a variety of ad‑hoc legal queries from different departments across the business
- Liaise with external legal advisers and regulatory bodies where required
- Work closely with operational and management teams to deliver practical, commercially focused solutions
- Develop strong internal relationships and become a trusted adviser to stakeholders throughout the organisation
- Contribute to legal projects and initiatives arising from the company's continued growth and expansion
About You:
- Qualified Solicitor status with 3+ years' PQE
- Experience gained in-house or within private practice, ideally with a commercial law background
- The ability to provide pragmatic, business‑focused legal advice
- Experience handling commercial contracts and wider corporate advisory matters
- An interest in developing expertise across regulatory, data protection, intellectual property and compliance matters
- Strong commercial awareness and sound judgement
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to work independently and manage a varied workload with minimal supervision
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
- A collaborative approach and the ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of a business
The Benefits:
- Salary of up to £70,000 depending on experience
- Attractive bonus scheme
- Private healthcare cover
- Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits
- 33 days' annual leave
- Company pension scheme
- Life assurance cover
- Employee assistance programme
- Retail, travel, leisure and lifestyle discounts
- Onsite parking facilities
- Access to onsite fitness and wellbeing facilities
- Ongoing training, development and career progression opportunities
Contact: Declan Young (Corporate & Commercial Specialist)
Direct Dial: 0113 511 7115 | Mobile: 07931 998 526
Email: declan.young@williamjamesrecruitment.com
Legal Counsel in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: William James Recruitment
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