At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft and negotiate commercial contracts while advising on legal issues to support business growth.
- Company: Join ZIGUP Corporate Services Limited, a dynamic and expanding legal team.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, flexible holidays, and exclusive employee perks.
- Other info: Enjoy excellent career growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on role with diverse teams and innovative projects.
- Qualifications: Qualified solicitor with 1-2 years of experience in commercial law and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 70000 £ per year.
We have an exciting opportunity for a qualified Solicitor to join our expanding Group Legal function as Legal Counsel. You’ll be working alongside the Head of Legal to support a number of ZIGUP plc group businesses to include FMG, FMG RS and Auxillis. This is a hands‑on, commercially focused role where you will work closely with multiple teams across the business to advise on commercial contracts and help the business to navigate complex legal issues whilst enabling growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including customer agreements, supplier terms, and service‑level agreements.
- Advise on contract interpretation, risk mitigation and legal implications of business decisions.
- Collaborate with internal teams including Sales, Procurement, Bids, Compliance, Product, Insurance and Finance to provide pragmatic legal advice.
- Contribute to the development of legal templates and internal training to improve legal awareness across the business.
- Utilise the company’s AI‑enabled contract management platform to streamline contract workflows, enable the business to self‑serve and improve efficiency.
- Support the business on bids and tenders, ensuring legal compliance and advising on risks.
About You
- Qualified solicitor holding a practicing certificate with 1-2 years post‑qualification legal experience in commercial law as either an in‑house or private practice solicitor.
- Proven experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
- Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal risk and business needs.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and build trust across all levels of the business.
- A proactive mindset, capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities for differing businesses.
- Desirable but not essential: experience working in fleet/mobility/insurance sector together with a good working knowledge of data protection.
Benefits
- Competitive salary + 10% annual bonus
- 24 days’ holiday (rising to 26 with service) + birthday off + public holidays with the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 days each year (subject to eligibility)
- 5% employer pension contribution (subject to eligibility)
- Free life assurance
- Share save scheme
- Employee referral scheme (£1,000 per successful referral)
- Exclusive employee vehicle leasing schemes
- Discounted vehicle repairs
- Reduced rates on car and van hires
- Colleague assistance programme with 24/7 GP access, mental health support, and physiotherapy
- Cycle to work scheme
- Health and dental plans
- Travel insurance
- Stream financial wellbeing app
- Benefits App with discounts at top retailers like Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q, Wickes & more
Junior Legal Counsel in Huddersfield employer: Zigup-1
ZIGUP is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth, offering a competitive salary alongside generous benefits such as extra leave for birthdays and comprehensive health plans. With a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, ZIGUP fosters a supportive work culture where employees can thrive and contribute meaningfully to the company's success in the mobility solutions sector, particularly in the vibrant locations of Darlington, Huddersfield, or Reading.
