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Senior Legal Counsel

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a high-performing in-house legal team within a leading manufacturing and consumer goods business. The business has a turnover of over £850m and is seeking to make only its second hire in the UK. The brand of products manufactured are globally recognised. The business is across over 12 locations globally and you will be joining a legal function consisting of three lawyers.

What you'll do:

As Senior Legal Counsel, your role will be pivotal in shaping the legal landscape of the organisation. You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating various commercial contracts while advising on contractual risk, compliance, and regulatory considerations. Your ability to collaborate effectively with key stakeholders will enable you to deliver pragmatic and solutions-driven legal guidance.

  • Provide commercially focused legal advice to the business
  • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts
  • Advise on contractual risk, compliance, and regulatory considerations
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders across the business to deliver pragmatic and solutions-driven legal guidance
  • Support the legal team in corporate projects and other strategic initiatives as required
  • Proactively identify and mitigate legal risks while fostering a culture of compliance and governance

What you bring:

To excel as Senior Legal Counsel, you will bring a wealth of experience from your 3+ years' PQE, ideally gained in-house or through a mix of private practice and in-house roles. Your proven experience working on complex commercial contracts coupled with your strong commercial acumen will enable you to balance legal risk with business priorities effectively.

  • Qualification as a solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent jurisdiction)
  • 3+ years’ PQE, ideally gained in-house or through a mix of private practice and in-house roles
  • Proven experience working on complex commercial contracts
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to balance legal risk with business priorities
  • Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels

What sets this company apart:

This is an exceptional opportunity to join an organisation that is a global leader in its sector. With a focus on innovation, sustainability, and excellence, this company operates at the forefront of its industry delivering high-quality products across multiple markets. They offer an inclusive culture with a commitment to sustainability making it an ideal place to grow your career.

Please contact me for a confidential conversation regarding the directive.
📧Ciaran.ONeill@RobertWalters.com
📞07721019717

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Legal

Focus: In-house & Generalist

Industry: Legal

Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Manchester

Job Reference: UYWOK0-E9EC9E69

Date posted: 15 January 2025

Consultant: Ciaran O'Neill

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