Senior Legal Counsel - leading transport provider
We are working exclusively with an exciting business in the rail industry who is currently looking for x2 Senior Legal Counsels to join their team based either in London, Newcastle, or York.
We are also looking for 3 Legal Counsels, so if this job is slightly too senior for you, please do reach out about the other opportunities we are assisting on for this same company!
Day-to-Day Expectations
* You will be reporting into the Group General Counsel and assist with development of junior team members.
* Providing legal support, oversight, and strategy to multiple different businesses within the group.
* Assisting with a variety of different elements involved in transitions/acquisitions.
* Identifying, assessing, and mitigating legal risks across the group.
Requirements
* NON-NEGOTIABLE - You must be a Qualified lawyer in the UK.
* Track record of building strong relationships with the ability to engage, inspire and influence stakeholders
* Dynamic attitude with the ability to find creative solutions.
* Evidence of interpreting and managing complex legal and commercial documents.
* DESIRABLE - experience working in the rail/transport sector.
Benefits
* £75,000-£85,000 salary offering.
* Hybrid working (2/3 days a week on-site)
* 10% pension contribution.
* Travel to Work paid (if via a train service)
The more junior 'Legal Counsel' position salary is between £60,000-£70,000 approx.