Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel 4+PQE
Hybrid Working | Milton Keynes
Competitive salary + car allowance + bonus + benefits
We are exclusively partnering with a highly regarded and fast-paced global automotive business seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel to join its collaborative in-house legal team and fabulous GC!
This is a broad and varied role offering exposure to commercial contracts, corporate transactions and strategic business projects within a dynamic operational environment. The position would suit a lawyer who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, managing a varied workload and taking a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to legal support.
The role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their in-house experience and further develop exposure to transactional and corporate matters.
The Role
Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, responsibilities will include:
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
* Supporting transactional activity including acquisitions, disposals and strategic business projects
* Coordinating with external counsel on corporate and transactional matters
* Managing legal workstreams and supporting cross-functional project delivery
* Advising the business on day-to-day commercial legal issues and risk management
* Supporting internal stakeholders across a broad range of legal matters
* Assisting with employment-related queries alongside the wider people team
* Working collaboratively with compliance, operational and commercial teams
About You
We are keen to speak with lawyers who can demonstrate:
* Strong commercial contracts experience gained in-house or in private practice
* A broad commercial mindset and a pragmatic approach to legal support
* Exposure to corporate transactions, M&A or project-based work would be beneficial, but is not essential
* An interest in developing further exposure to transactional work
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
* The ability to operate confidently within a fast-moving business environment
Experience within a regulated environment or operationally complex business would be advantageous but is not required.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and highly visible legal function where you will gain broad exposure across commercial and corporate matters while working closely with senior leadership and key business stakeholders.
The business offers a collaborative culture, genuine variety and the opportunity to develop your in-house career within a commercially driven environment.