Legal Counsel

Derbyshire Permanent £60,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join a global engineering and manufacturing business in the Greater Manchester area. This is a commercially focused in-house role offering exposure to a broad range of commercial and construction matters while partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the business.
  • Join a global engineering leader with ambitious growth plans
  • Broad commercial and construction role with real impact

About Our Client

Our client is a highly respected manufacturer and supplier operating across multiple global markets, with a reputation for engineering excellence, innovation and long-term investment in its people. With decades of industry success, the business has established itself as a market leader through continuous product development, exceptional quality standards and a strong customer-focused approach. The organisation promotes a collaborative and supportive culture where employees are encouraged to develop their skills, contribute new ideas and build rewarding long-term careers.

Job Description

The Legal Counsel will be:

  • Providing legal support on a wide range of commercial contracts, including customer, supplier and distribution agreements.
  • Advising the business on construction-related contracts, risk allocation and project delivery matters.
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contractual documentation.
  • Partnering with senior stakeholders to provide pragmatic, commercial legal advice.
  • Supporting the wider business on legal risk management, compliance and contract governance initiatives.



The Successful Applicant

The Legal Counsel should be:

  • A solicitor or equivalent with 4+ years PQE gained in-house or in private practice.
  • Experienced in drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.
  • Able to demonstrate strong construction contract experience, ideally including NEC, JCT or similar frameworks.
  • Commercially minded with the ability to balance legal risk against business objectives.
  • Confident managing stakeholders and delivering practical legal advice across a fast-paced organisation.
  • Self-motivated, adaptable and capable of working both independently and collaboratively.



What's on Offer

This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognised manufacturer that genuinely invests in employee development and career progression. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary of c£70,000, exposure to international operations and the chance to work closely with senior decision-makers across a growing business.Manufacturing and Production

Derbyshire

Legal Counsel / Advisor

Contact
Lucy Martin
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7084529
Phone number
+447812680116

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Property / Construction - In House
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Derbyshire
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lucy Martin
Consultant phone
+447812680116
Job reference
JN-082026-7084529