Overview
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This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified legal professional to join Safer Sphere, an award-winning consultancy in construction safety. We seek an In-House Legal Counsel to lead on all commercial contracts and legal matters, supporting our growing and dynamic business.
Working in a high-trust, values-driven environment, this is a chance to bring your commercial law expertise to a specialist SME and make a direct impact across the organisation. You will have the autonomy to lead on legal strategy and processes while collaborating closely with directors and operational teams to drive contractual excellence and manage legal risk.
Responsibilities
* Manage and oversee all legal matters across the business, including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements (consultancy and sub-consultant contracts, NDAs, service-level agreements, framework contracts).
* Ensure legal compliance and risk mitigation across documentation and contractual processes, while maintaining and developing standard legal templates.
* Lead contract negotiations with clients, suppliers, and partners; provide strategic legal advice to directors and senior leadership.
* Support corporate governance activities, including statutory filings, board resolutions, and ensuring compliance with best practices.
* Assist with merger and acquisition activity, including legal due diligence and related documentation.
* Advise on data protection and privacy compliance (including GDPR); update internal policies and support training and awareness initiatives.
* Support employment and HR legal matters; handle company secretarial duties and legal risk management.
* Coordinate with external legal counsel to provide specialist input when necessary.
Qualifications
* Qualified solicitor in England and Wales (ideally 3–4 years PQE, with flexibility).
* Strong commercial and contract law background.
* In-house or SME experience is desirable, particularly in professional services or consultancy.
* Working knowledge of corporate, M&A, data protection, and employment law.
* Clear communicator with the ability to translate legal concepts for non-lawyers; able to work independently and prioritise effectively.
Why You’ll Love it Here
A rewarding future is yours at Safer Sphere. The role attracts a competitive salary in addition to a contributory pension scheme, 25 days holiday plus public holidays, flexible working and work-life balance, private healthcare scheme, life assurance cover, electric car scheme, cycle to work scheme, phone and IT provision.
The best part? Safer Sphere is partially owned by an Employee Benefit Trust, meaning you share in the business\'s success. 49% of the profits are distributed to our team.
Ready to Make an Impact? Join Safer Sphere today and be part of a team shaping the future of construction safety.
We will not be accepting applicants from agencies.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £55,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
Expected hours: 37.5 per week (hybrid working)
Additional pay:
* Additional leave
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
* Private medical insurance
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: hybrid office and home based
Job Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Legal
* Industry: Construction
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