Legal Counsel

Eastleigh Permanent £50,000 - £70,000 per year View Job Description
Our client is looking for a confident lawyer who can work independently and advise on a wide variety of commercial and compliance matters.
  • Broad in-house counsel position
  • Great culture and progession opportunities

About Our Client

Market leader in the manufacturing space.

Job Description

  • Responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial contracts such as: MSAs, framework agreements, supply chain and procurement contracts, service agreements, distribution agreements, manufacturing agreements, data processing agreements.
  • Assisting with the implementation and management of contracting policies, playbooks and templates.
  • Drafting and reviewing standard terms and conditions and providing expert guidance on the same to internal departments across the Group.
  • Providing clarification on legal language or documents, communicating the relevant details, risks and opportunities in a clear and understandable format.
  • Communicating contractual obligations to the appropriate business team to facilitate compliance with ongoing requirements.
  • Providing legal input on utility company framework agreements and negotiating the same.
  • Conducting research on legal issues and developments, staying up to date with changes in law and regulations that may affect the Workdry Group.
  • Providing practical and commercially focused legal advice on a variety of legal issues.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Counsel should have:

  • A qualified solicitor
  • A strong background in commercial law.
  • A strong understanding of intellectual property rights, particularly in the context of product development.
  • A strong understanding of data protection law and the ability to apply their knowledge commercially in a business environment.
  • Excellent drafting and contract negotiation skills.
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
  • The ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively and couple expert legal knowledge with practical business acumen.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and risk management.
  • An ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
  • Excellent communication skills and an ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • An ability to think beyond the brief and anticipate potential scenarios.
  • Excellent time management and prioritisation skills sometimes working under pressure or to tight deadlines.

What's on Offer

  • Salary ranging from £50,000 to £70,000, dependent on the level of experience.
  • Bonus scheme.
  • Permanent position with opportunities to contribute to a key area of the business.
  • Private Medcial
  • 25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays
  • Life Assurance
  • 3 days a week in the office and 2 days at home



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best.

Contact
Stacey Graham
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7113389
Phone number
+44 118 933 7035

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Eastleigh
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Stacey Graham
Consultant phone
+44 118 933 7035
Job reference
JN-092026-7113389