In House Counsel Mid Level- Interim 12 Months maternity cover
Our client is a global leader operating within the industrial and manufacturing sector.
As part of an established in house legal function, you will provide a wide variety of commercial legal advice within a dynamic and complex business environment.
We are looking for a versatile Commercial lawyer with a pragmatic and flexible approach with 3+pqe to assist during a busy period.
Key responsibilities
* Act as a key contact for stakeholders in a range of business units and corporate support departments to help influence and implement business strategy and direction.
* Act as a primary contact for the UK sales subsidiary providing day‑to‑day advice to sales and marketing colleagues.
* Review, draft and negotiate high-value, complex commercial contracts with customers, sales intermediaries, suppliers, service providers and other key business partners.
* Corporate Support/Assist with M&A
* Support the business with responses to tenders and customer queries.
* Support on L&S change and process improvement projects that underpin the business’s key objectives across multiple disciplines.
* Support operational and commercial functions with day-to-day legal queries and issues.
* Work with product development teams to ensure compliance with commercial and IP frameworks.
* Assist in maintaining the L&S team’s templates, precedents and other know-how materials.
* Provide practical solutions to complex legal problems as a key business partner.
* Support senior lawyers as required, both in the UK and internationally.
Key requirements
* Qualified solicitor (UK) with 3+pqe and experience in delivering pragmatic, commercial legal advice in a demanding private practice or in‑house environment.
* Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
* Mergers and acquisitions
* Real estate and property
* Construction
* Software licensing and AI
* Contract management and other legal tools
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