Legal Counsel

Company: Our client is a market-leading business operating at scale in both the UK, Europe and North America. The company operates across a broad range of industry sectors, and its client base includes household names, owner managed businesses and governmental organisations. The company is recognised for it's positive people-first culture, its focus on personal and career development, recognition and teamwork, and sustainability and growth. The company offices are located in Warrington, Cheshire and hybrid working is available. Role - Legal Counsel: An opportunity has arisen for a commercial solicitor to join an established in-house legal team as Legal Counsel. Primarily commercial and contractual in focus, as Legal Counsel you will partner closely with key stakeholders across the business functions and various company divisions, providing pragmatic and commercially focused legal support. Primary responsibilities will include: drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts, including but not limited to B2B customer and supplier agreements, technology contracts and tender documentation; supporting and advising on data protection and data processing matters; providing training and guidance to stakeholders; and helping to resolve other ad hoc legal and commercial issues that may arise. You will generally be dealing with the UK&I region, and supporting the sales and commercial teams, and other central functions and departments. About you: You will be a UK-qualified solicitor / Legal Counsel with around 0-3 years' post-qualification experience, ideally gained within the commercial team of a notable private practice law firm, or in-house. In addition, our client is willing to consider applications from part-qualified SQE trainee solicitors who are seeking a move. To be considered, you must have solid and relevant pre-qualification commercial experience, ideally in-house. Whatever your level of qualification, a strong background in commercial contracts (B2B, suppliers, technology, NDAs etc.) is essential, and you will ideally have some experience, or an interest in, data protection and privacy law. Why Apply? This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading company as part of it's dedicated in-house legal department. You will gain exposure to high-quality work, meaningful responsibility, and a strong commitment to training, development and long-term career progression You will also receive a competitive salary and benefits package that includes a car allowance, company bonus, healthcare, life assurance, pension, generous holidays and volunteering days and free parking.