Corporate Lawyer

Salary: £70,000

The role is a unique opportunity to work in a challenging but rewarding environment as part of an established and friendly in-house legal team. The ideal candidate will be able to work autonomously where appropriate, while also working closely as part of a collaborative team.

About the Role:

This solicitor role involves working closely with senior managers and directors on a variety of commercial and legal work in a fast-paced environment. You will have the opportunity to develop and become more autonomous with increasing responsibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice and support to various teams within the organization, including purchasing, HR, Finance, IT, Sales, Marketing, Safety & Wellbeing, and Pensions.
• Evaluate and ensure that all contracts are legally robust and in line with policies and procedures.
• Foster a culture of trust and confidence with internal and external clients.
• Ensure that all contracts are in place prior to supply of goods or commencement of services, or renewed and extended on time.
• Negotiate and re-negotiate client contracts, involving relevant support functions in those negotiations.
• Support the Legal and Compliance Director in their duties.
• Assist in supervising and supporting other lawyers and paralegals within the team.

Requirements:

• 3/4+ years of post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Prior experience in a well-known national law firm is desirable.
• Beneficial to have some in-house experience in a corporate business, particularly with commercial contracts.
• Demonstrated drafting and negotiation skills.
• Able to work collaboratively as part of a team, with initiative and autonomy.
• A clear, concise, and thoughtful drafting style, with the ability to create clear and unambiguous clauses from precedent or scratch.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and apply commercial principles in providing legal services, particularly regarding charging and risk evaluation.