In-House Counsel

2 weeks ago


Chelmsford, Essex, United Kingdom Command Recruitment Full time
Job Title: In-House Legal Advisor

Command Recruitment is seeking an experienced In-House Legal Advisor to join our client's growing family-led business in Chelmsford.

About the Role:

This is a diverse and exciting opportunity for a qualified solicitor to support the business across employment, property, and customer/commercial disputes. As an In-House Legal Advisor, you will be responsible for assisting the business in relation to contractual arrangements with third parties, terms and conditions, consumer disputes, insurance matters, and ad hoc property matters.

You will be involved in all aspects of the day-to-day operation of the business, providing advice and support from a legal and commercial perspective to assist the business with its continued growth and development.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Advise the business on all legal issues relating to agreements, litigation, consumer complaints, planning, and ad hoc property projects.
  • Manage all aspects of civil litigation claims, including drafting substantive responses, drafting Proceedings and Particulars of Claim/Defence.
  • Liaise and negotiate with lenders regarding rates and terms, operating agreements, and consumer complaints.
  • Advise the business on applicable legal obligations, identifying and rationalising legal risk, and ensuring legal input to internal governance and compliance processes.
  • Contribute to the drafting of policy, process, and guidance on legal issues.
  • Prepare and deliver in-house training in your area of expertise.
  • Liaise with and manage the business's external legal services provider.
  • Complete all internal and external reporting requirements, including assisting the compliance and accounts team with FCA returns.
Requirements:
  • A qualified solicitor with experience in practice, in-house and/or private practice.
  • 2+ years post-qualification experience in corporate/commercial/consumer law.
  • Demonstrable experience in drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts is essential.
  • Litigation experience is preferred.
  • Clear analytical skills, with the ability to process large amounts of information into effective legal proceedings.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, a confident negotiator, with the ability to influence at all levels and explain complex legal and technical terms into practical workable solutions.
  • IT Skills, including the ability to self-sufficiently operate Microsoft Office suite and Outlook software.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary: £50,000.00-£60,000.00 per year.
  • 40 hours per week, 9-6pm with 1 hour for lunch.

Please get in touch for further information.



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