Legal Counsel

5 days ago


Greater Manchester UK, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment Full time

Heriot Brown is partnered with a multi-service business provider on a Legal Counsel position based in Manchester, reporting into the General Counsel.


This role will be crucial, working with the General Counsel in proactively driving legal solutions and minimising legal and compliance risk, in line with key business priorities. This role also includes line management responsibility for the paralegal/junior solicitor team.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements
  • Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders, minimizing legal risks while supporting business strategies
  • Assist the General Counsel in delivering effective legal services across various areas including contracts, acquisitions, property issues, and compliance.
  • Responsible for the management and development of the more junior members of the team - paralegals and junior legal counsels.
  • Manage the use of external counsel.


Key bits:

  • Really varied work, covering multiple sectors
  • Fantastic team with line management responsibility.
  • Lots of senior stakeholder exposure - helping drive change in the business.
  • The true in-house generalist role


The ideal candidate will have 4+ PQE and able to commute to the office x2 times a week in Manchester.


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