In house Legal Counsel - In-House | Global Engineering Group | UK
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a lawyer to join the established UK legal function of a successful, international high-tech engineering group. This is an ideal first move in-house for a commercially minded lawyer seeking broad exposure and genuine career progression within a global business operating across multiple jurisdictions.
The Opportunity
Reporting into senior leadership within a well-established legal team, you will provide business-aligned legal support across a diverse range of matters, including:
* Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (supply, distribution, procurement, development and bespoke agreements)
* Advising on corporate governance, board documentation and internal policies
* Supporting M&A transactions, including due diligence and transaction documents
* Providing guidance on compliance, GDPR and risk management frameworks
* Assisting with commercial property matters (leases, licences, easements)
* Managing disputes from initial assessment through to litigation readiness
* Liaising with and managing external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
This is a broad, hands‑on in-house role offering real responsibility, international exposure and the opportunity to develop into a trusted legal adviser to the business.
About You
You will be:
* A UK qualified Solicitor (1‑4 PQE)
* Experienced in commercial contract drafting and negotiation
* Commercially astute, pragmatic and solutions-focused
* Confident advising internal stakeholders on legal risk
* Organised and capable of managing multiple workstreams
Experience in commercial property, M&A or cross-border matters would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Apply?
This role offers:
* Excellent exposure across commercial, corporate, compliance and dispute resolution work
* International scope and cross‑functional collaboration
* Strong long‑term career development potential
* A supportive, forward‑thinking legal environment embracing digital transformation
For solicitors seeking a broad in‑house legal counsel role with genuine progression prospects, this represents an excellent career move.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
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