Legal Counsel (1–4 PQE) / In house commercial solicitor - Permanent role.
South Yorkshire | Global remit | Award-Winning International Group
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join the UK legal team of a highly successful, award-winning international engineering group operating across 60+ jurisdictions worldwide.
This is a broad, business-facing role offering genuine exposure across commercial, corporate and compliance matters within a dynamic global organisation. Reporting to the Global Head of Legal, you'll provide commercially focused, practical legal advice aligned with strategic business objectives.
The Role
You will be responsible for:
Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts (supply, distribution, procurement, development agreements, NDAs and bespoke arrangements)
Supporting corporate governance processes and maintaining key legal documentation
Advising on compliance, GDPR and risk frameworks across multiple jurisdictions
Assisting with M&A activity including due diligence and transaction documentation
Handling commercial property matters including leases, licences and development documentation
Supporting dispute resolution from early assessment through to litigation readiness
Liaising with and managing external counsel where required
Providing day-to-day legal support to stakeholders across the business
This is a hands-on role with real breadth and visibility, ideal for a solicitor who enjoys variety and working closely with operational teams.
About You
Qualified solicitor with approximately 1–4 years' PQE
Strong grounding in commercial and corporate law
Confident drafting and negotiating complex agreements
Commercially minded with the ability to deliver pragmatic advice
Comfortable managing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment
Collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused
Experience in commercial property, M&A or multi-jurisdictional work would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Apply?
Join a global, market-leading and award-winning organisation
Broad exposure across varied legal disciplines
Significant stakeholder engagement and business impact
Supportive legal team environment
Competitive salary and attractive benefits package
For a confidential discussion, please contact me directly or message to learn more.