In house Legal Counsel
12 Days Old
In house Legal Counsel - In-House | Global Engineering Group | UK
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a lawyer to join the established UK legal function of a successful, international high-tech engineering group. This is an ideal first move in-house for a commercially minded lawyer seeking broad exposure and genuine career progression within a global business operating across multiple jurisdictions.
The Opportunity
Reporting into senior leadership within a well-established legal team, you will provide business-aligned legal support across a diverse range of matters, including:
Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (supply, distribution, procurement, development and bespoke agreements)
Advising on corporate governance, board documentation and internal policies
Supporting M&A transactions, including due diligence and transaction documents
Providing guidance on compliance, GDPR and risk management frameworks
Assisting with commercial property matters (leases, licences, easements)
Managing disputes from initial assessment through to litigation readiness
Liaising with and managing external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
This is a broad, hands-on in-house role offering real responsibility, international exposure and the opportunity to develop into a trusted legal adviser to the business.
About You
You will be:
A UK qualified Solicitor (1-4 PQE)
Experienced in commercial contract drafting and negotiation
Commercially astute, pragmatic and solutions-focused
Confident advising internal stakeholders on legal risk
Organised and capable of managing multiple workstreams
Experience in commercial property, M&A or cross-border matters would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Apply?
This role offers:
Excellent exposure across commercial, corporate, compliance and dispute resolution work
International scope and cross-functional collaboration
Strong long-term career development potential
A supportive, forward-thinking legal environment embracing digital transformation
For solicitors seeking a broad in-house legal counsel role with genuine progression prospects, this represents an excellent career move.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
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- Location:
- South Yorkshire
- Job Type:
- FullTime