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Legal Counsel - Commerical

Lincolnshire Permanent £75,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
An excellent opportunity for a Commercial Legal Counsel to join a substantial and complex organisation based in Lincolnshire. This broad position offers exposure to domestic and international contracts, regulatory matters and wider business-critical legal work. The role would suit an experienced private practice lawyer making their first move in-house, or an existing in-house counsel looking for greater variety and commercial exposure.
  • Broad, high-profile work in a complex business
  • Strong salary, hybrid working and genuine business influence

About Our Client

Our client is a large manufacturer and established organisation with extensive UK operations and international commercial relationships. It operates in a complex and highly regulated environment, giving its legal team exposure to commercially significant matters and senior decision-makers.This is an opportunity to join a business where legal advice has a visible impact on day-to-day operations, commercial strategy and the management of risk. The organisation offers a collaborative working environment and values practical, commercially focused legal support.

Job Description

The Commercial Legal Counsel will be:

  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts relating to the domestic and international purchase and sale of goods and services.
  • Advising commercial, procurement and operational teams on contractual risk and practical solutions.
  • Providing initial advice on employment, HR and litigation matters, instructing external counsel where specialist support is required.
  • Supporting the business with environmental, regulatory and competition law matters.
  • Developing legal templates, guidance and processes to help the wider business manage risk effectively.

The Successful Applicant

The Commercial Legal Counsel should be:

  • A solicitor or equivalent with at 5 five years PQE.
  • Experienced in drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.
  • Currently working in private practice or in-house.
  • Experienced within manufacturing, engineering, industrial or other operational environments/clients.
  • Comfortable supporting or coordinating advice across areas such as employment, litigation, environmental and regulatory law.

What's on Offer

The successful Commercial Legal Counsel will receive:

  • A salary of £75,000-£85,000.
  • A car allowance of £6,000.
  • Hybrid working, with two days per week in the Lincolnshire office.
  • 27 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • A defined contribution pension scheme.
  • Private medical insurance, life assurance and company sick pay.
  • An employee assistance programme and family-friendly benefits.
  • The opportunity to develop a broad in-house career within a complex organisation.



If you're an experienced Commercial Legal Counsel, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

Contact
Michael Bailey
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7049913
Phone number
+441132437739

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Business Services
Location
Lincolnshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Michael Bailey
Consultant phone
+441132437739
Job reference
JN-062026-7049913