Legal Counsel

3 weeks ago

Manchester, United Kingdom Valia Recruitment Solutions Full time €60,000

Legal Counsel - Manchester

Employment Law, Commercial Law, Civil Litigation, Legal Compliance.

Office based role: Manchester City Centre, Greater Manchester

Salary: Up to £60k - Negotiable (dep on experience) + Company Benefits

My client is a leading provider of Employment Law, HR and Health & Safety advice and consultancy services to small to medium size businesses across the UK.

As part of business expansion, an outstanding opportunity has been created for an experienced Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive to join the business, working within the Group In-House Legal Team in the role as Legal Counsel, with a main legal focus within Employment Law and Commercial Law.

This exciting key role involves working in the Group In-House Legal Team at their stunning Manchester Head Office, covering employment law matters that arise within the Groups companies, including assisting in an contentious and non-contentious commercial, intellectual property, immigration law, as well as supporting the Groups Compliance Team in relation to FCA, SRA and Data Protection affairs.

The Role

We are looking for a bright and confident Solicitor, Barrister or Chartered Legal Executive, with strong employment and commercial law experience and a broad general legal knowledge, to work in a dynamic team, and cover a wide range of matters including negotiating Commercial Contracts, the preparation and conduct of Civil Litigation and appearance at Employment Tribunals.

The ideal candidate will have directly relevant experience and will relish assuming responsibility for a caseload in a fast-paced but supportive team environment. The focus is on great service and care for my clients internal customers, along with a firm commercial approach towards the Groups legal and risk management strategy.

We are looking for someone with exceptional communication skills to provide commercial and pragmatic advice to a range of stakeholders across the Group.

Personal attributes

Essential

Qualified Lawyer with strong and relevant pre or post qualified experience in Employment and Commercial Law.

Fee earning experience either within a leading Law Firm or In-House.

A broad range of knowledge and skills across a wide legal spectrum.

First rate drafting skills.

An able and confident negotiator.

Excellent workload and deadline management skills.

Strong communicator.

A commercially focused mind-set with the ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders.

Willingness to continually learn new competencies and areas of law.

A strong work ethic and a positive attitude towards team-working.

Desirable

Previous intellectual property, immigration and data protection experience.

A background in risk and compliance.

This is a highly exciting role within the UKs leading provider of HR and Employment Law services. Its culture is incredibly driven and supportive, and my client takes employee welfare seriously with a strong emphasis on rewarding success.

As well as working with a great team of colleagues, the successful applicant will receive a highly competitive salary based upon your level of experience, as well as training and career development.

For more information / a detailed Job Description please contact Rob Owen at VALIA Recruitment Solutions Limited.

Suitable applicants will be contacted normally within 2 hours, including evenings and over the weekend.

JBRP1_UKTJ

  • Legal Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom G2 Legal Full time

    Are you ready to be a driving force in a global, award-winning business? I’m looking for a Legal Counsel to help provide commercial contract advice and support for this professional services organisation based in Manchester. Your work will deal with matters covering their UK and European operations. The workplace culture is friendly and collaborative and...

  • Legal Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom G2 Legal Full time

    Are you ready to be a driving force in a global, award-winning business? I’m looking for a Legal Counsel to help provide commercial contract advice and support for this professional services organisation based in Manchester. Your work will deal with matters covering their UK and European operations. The workplace culture is friendly and collaborative and...

  • Legal Counsel

    1 week ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom G2 Legal Full time

    Job Description Are you ready to be a driving force in a global, award-winning business? I’m looking for a Legal Counsel to help provide commercial contract advice and support for this professional services organisation based in Manchester. Your work will deal with matters covering their UK and European operations. The workplace culture is friendly and...

  • Legal Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Manchester,, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom G2 Legal Full time

    Are you ready to be a driving force in a global, award-winning business? I’m looking for a Legal Counsel to help provide commercial contract advice and support for this professional services organisation based in Manchester. Your work will deal with matters covering their UK and European operations. The workplace culture is friendly and collaborative and...

  • Legal Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Manchester Area, United Kingdom G2 Legal Full time

    Are you ready to be a driving force in a global, award-winning business? I’m looking for a Legal Counsel to help provide commercial contract advice and support for this professional services organisation based in Manchester. Your work will deal with matters covering their UK and European operations. The workplace culture is friendly and collaborative and...

  • Legal Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Manchester Area, United Kingdom G2 Legal Full time

    Are you ready to be a driving force in a global, award-winning business? I’m looking for a Legal Counsel to help provide commercial contract advice and support for this professional services organisation based in Manchester. Your work will deal with matters covering their UK and European operations. The workplace culture is friendly and collaborative and...

  • Legal Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Legal Counsel Manchester - Hybrid working Permanent £65,000 - £75,000 per annum Sellick Partnership are pleased to be working with a major company within the hospitality sector looking for a Legal Counsel to join the in-house legal team permanently. As a Legal Counsel, you will join a supportive in-house legal team working on various...

  • Professional Legal Counsel

    2 weeks ago

    Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Full time

    Role: Legal Counsel & Assistant Co-Sec Location: Location not specified Salary: £60k - £70k Work Arrangement: Hybrid Working A new opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Lawyer to join a UK business with a presence in Manchester. The successful candidate will form part of a tight-knit, high-performing legal team which contributes significantly to the...

  • Senior Legal Counsel Role

    2 weeks ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom Think Legal Recruitment Full time

    Senior Commercial CounselThis is a chance to contribute to a friendly in-house legal team in the IT sector in Manchester. They are seeking a skilled commercial lawyer to contribute to their growth.As a Senior Commercial Counsel, you'll:Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts.Provide strategic legal advice to support our business...

  • Legal Counsel

    3 months ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom NES Fircroft Full time

    Legal Counsel Location: ManchesterJoin our team as Legal Counsel and help us navigate legal complexities—no map or compass required! 

  • Legal Counsel

    1 week ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom NES Fircroft Full time

    Job Description Legal Counsel Location: Manchester Join our team as Legal Counsel and help us navigate legal complexities—no map or compass required!

  • Senior Legal Counsel

    1 month ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom Think Legal Recruitment Full time

    Senior Commercial CounselThis is a chance to join a friendly in-house legal team in the IT sector in Manchester. They are seeking a skilled commercial lawyer, ideally with 4 years+ PQE to contribute to their growth.As a Senior Commercial Counsel, you'll:Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts.Provide strategic legal advice to support our...

  • In-House Legal Counsel

    11 hours ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Full time

    About the OpportunityWe are looking for a talented In-House Legal Counsel to join our team in Manchester. As a key member of the legal team, you will contribute significantly to the business achieving its strategic aims.The role involves a wide range of commercial, corporate and company secretarial duties, including advising Senior Directors and the wider...

  • Legal Counsel

    3 months ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom Oliver James Full time

    Are you a driven legal professional with a passion for corporate and commercial law? Are you ready to take on a challenging role that offers significant exposure to international growth, M&A, and high-impact corporate matters? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! About Us: We are an innovative and rapidly expanding company with a bold vision for...

  • Legal Counsel

    3 months ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom Oliver James Full time

    Are you a driven legal professional with a passion for corporate and commercial law? Are you ready to take on a challenging role that offers significant exposure to international growth, M&A, and high-impact corporate matters? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!About Us:We are an innovative and rapidly expanding company with a bold vision for the...

  • Legal Counsel

    3 months ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom Oliver James Full time

    Are you a driven legal professional with a passion for corporate and commercial law? Are you ready to take on a challenging role that offers significant exposure to international growth, M&A, and high-impact corporate matters? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!About Us:We are an innovative and rapidly expanding company with a bold vision for the...

  • Legal Counsel

    1 week ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom Oliver James Full time

    Job Description Are you a driven legal professional with a passion for corporate and commercial law? Are you ready to take on a challenging role that offers significant exposure to international growth, M&A, and high-impact corporate matters? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! About Us: We are an innovative and rapidly expanding company with...

  • Legal Counsel

    2 months ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom Douglas Scott Legal Recruitment Full time

    Fantastic, new opportunity for a UK qualified Solicitor with prior experience in an FCA Regulated environment to join a leading Financial Services business in Manchester.  As Legal Counsel, you'll join a specialist unit of 4 inside the wider Group Legal Function. The team supports across all areas of the Consumer business, providing expertise at various...

  • Legal Counsel

    2 months ago

    Manchester, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    We are recruiting on behalf of a global company who are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Legal Counsel to join their growing team based in Manchester. This role is integral to our continued success and offers a unique opportunity to work across various sectors, with a primary focus on commercial contracts. You will be instrumental in drafting,...

  • Legal Counsel

    3 months ago

    Manchester Area, United Kingdom Oliver James Full time

    Are you a driven legal professional with a passion for corporate and commercial law? Are you ready to take on a challenging role that offers significant exposure to international growth, M&A, and high-impact corporate matters? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!About Us:We are an innovative and rapidly expanding company with a bold vision for the...