In-house Legal Counsel Newcastle 3 years PQE Global business with headquarters in Newcastle are seeking a talented lawyer to join its talented in-house team as In-house Legal Counsel. Reporting directly into the Legal Director, you will be responsible for advising on a wide variety of legal issues across the group. These include: Reviewing drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts. Advise leadership on contractual, regulatory and cross‑border legal matters. Supports corporate governance and legal entity recordkeeping needs. Provide day-to-day legal and strategic support to commercial teams and act as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders. Provide training and guidance to colleagues on key legal and contractual issues. Experience and Skills UK qualified lawyer with at least 3 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE), gain at a reputable law firm or in-house legal team. Your experience can come from a range of the mainstream commercial practice areas, such as commercial contracts or corporate. Candidates with cross-border M&A legal experience would be of interest. An effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to influence at all levels. Strong organisational skills and ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.