Assistant General Counsel

Senior Commercial Lawyer (8+ PQE) - Assistant General Counsel Manchester | Hybrid Working Available I am working with a successful international organisation to appoint an experienced commercial lawyer to join its established legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer to work closely with senior stakeholders, manage complex transactions and provide strategic legal support across a diverse and fast-moving business. As Assistant General Counsel, you will play a key role in advising the business on a wide range of commercial matters, helping teams achieve their objectives while managing legal risk and delivering practical solutions. You will: - Provide commercially focused legal advice to senior business stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions. - Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of complex commercial agreements, including strategic partnerships, technology-related agreements, tenders and supplier arrangements. - Support business growth initiatives and new opportunities in existing and emerging markets. - Work collaboratively with colleagues across legal, commercial and operational teams. - Manage relationships with external legal advisers. - Contribute to wider legal team projects and initiatives. - Support and develop junior members of the legal team. About You - 8+ years' post-qualified experience, some of which you will have gained in an international organisation. - Strong experience negotiating complex, multi-party commercial agreements and advising on strategic business matters including technology, data protection and IP. - Confident dealing with joint ventures and strategic partnerships. - Confidence working with senior stakeholders and managing relationships across a business. - Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain complex legal issues clearly. - A collaborative and proactive approach. This role will suit a lawyer who enjoys variety and autonomy. You will have the opportunity to work on high-value, strategically important matters while playing a visible role within a global organisation.