Legal Counsel

Hertfordshire – £78,000 - £85,000

Legal Counsel
Bedfordshire
Up to £80,000 DOE 
  
Pleased to be working with a leading Consumer business who are searching for a Legal Counsel (4+ PQE) to tackle a broad range of Commercial and Corporate Law responsibilities. This role will suit a candidate who has general commercial contracts experience, with previous experience of providing support on Corporate transactions (but not essential)

The successful candidate will be joining a well-established legal team, reporting to the Head of Legal and dealing with the following duties on a regular basis;
  • Provide pragmatic and commercial legal advice to the business whilst keeping updated with changes in relevant law.
  • Draft, negotiate and provide input into major value contracts for the group business, including leasing, logistics, manufacturing, heavy machinery 
  • Support on transactional Corporate matters
  • To liaise with the business units to manage workload and expectations including Facilities, Procurement, Fleet

My client is looking for a highly organised 4+ PQE Commercial Lawyer, who has the ability to work autonomously and handle numerous competing matters simultaneously. 
  
Offering up to £80K salary, hybrid working and numerous other appealing benefits, this is an excellent opportunity for Commercial Solicitors seeking genuine breadth to their experience for future progression
 
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you’d like to be considered for the role.
nick@douglas-scott.co.uk

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Nick Barrass

Head of In-House
0161 233 6360

nick@douglas-scott.co.uk

Nick Barrass, Head of In-House at Douglas Scott for over 9 years, specialises in recruiting across the North of England, covering a wide range of sectors and candidate levels, from Paralegals to General Counsel. He works with both established Legal teams and companies looking to build new in-house legal functions. Before joining Douglas Scott, Nick spent 2 years at a Financial Services for a major Bank and 6 years in Real Estate Finance recruitment. He holds a degree in Sport and Exercise Science from Liverpool John Moores University. Nick's clients appreciate his dedication, with one remarking, "You and Lara have both been a pleasure to deal with."


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Company Commercial Law
  • Type: In House
  • Salary: £78,000 - £85,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Hertfordshire
  • Reference: 1279055