Job Description Our client is a multinational organisation looking for a Legal Counsel / Commercial Lawyer to join their busy and growing in-house legal department for a 12 - 14 month fixed term contract.
This is a great opportunity for a candidate keen to develop and progress their skills. You would be dealing with a wide range of high value, complex and multi-jurisdictional commercial contracts and agreements.
Based in Yorkshire this company does offer hybrid working and would consider candidates willing to go into their offices 1-2 days per week.
The ideal candidate will:
Be a UK qualified solicitor with at least 4+ years PQE with a proven track record in their career to date
Have a strong grounding in drafting and negotiating high value, complex commercial contracts and agreements
Assist the business on other legal matters including compliance, anti-bribery and disputes as and when they arise
Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a commercial / business outlook to their work
Have the ability to balance legal risks with commercial and operational needs of the business
In-house experience would be desirable, but the client would consider a private practice lawyer looking to move in-house who could point to good business and commercial skills.
Our client envisages that candidates with 4+ years PQE will have the relevant skill...