en

Services

The UK's leading employers trust us to deliver fast, efficient talent solutions that are tailored to their exact requirements. Browse our range of bespoke services and resources.

Read more
Jobs

Let our industry specialists listen to your aspirations and present your story to the most esteemed organisations in the UK, as we collaborate to write the next chapter of your successful career.

See all jobs
Services

The UK's leading employers trust us to deliver fast, efficient talent solutions that are tailored to their exact requirements. Browse our range of bespoke services and resources.

Read more
About Robert Walters UK

Since our establishment in 1985, our belief remains the same: Building strong relationships with people is vital in a successful partnership.

Learn more

Work for us

Our people are the difference. Hear stories from our people to learn more about a career at Robert Walters UK

Learn more

Legal Counsel

Save job

A well-known Manchester-based organisation is looking to appoint a Legal Counsel on a fixed-term basis to support a key global contracting initiative. Operating in 20+ countries, the company is dedicated to advancing health, wellbeing, and sustainability, with a collaborative in-house legal team that values integrity, purpose and professional development.

What You’ll Do

Reporting to the General Counsel, you’ll work closely with legal colleagues across the UK, Europe and America, supporting the negotiation and delivery of high-value commercial agreements. You’ll play a key role in aligning legal input with commercial priorities, particularly within manufacturing, procurement and supply chain.

  • Drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts including manufacturing, supply, logistics, warehousing, services, and NDAs

  • Advising on contractual risk and early-stage disputes

  • Managing external legal advisors where required

  • Supporting legal business partners and coordinating cross-functional legal input

  • Supporting broader commercial and compliance initiatives across the Group

What You Bring

You’re a commercially minded and adaptable lawyer with solid experience advising on complex commercial contracts. You’re comfortable working independently, enjoy collaborating across jurisdictions, and take a pragmatic approach to legal risk.

  • Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with in-house experience

  • Strong legal drafting and negotiation skills

  • Solid understanding of commercial contract structures (e.g. supply chain, manufacturing, logistics)

  • Confident advising non-legal stakeholders and influencing outcomes

  • Experience in the life sciences or manufacturing sector would be advantageous

  • Knowledge of UK/EU competition law

  • Experience working within a global legal function

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

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Legal

Focus: In-house & Generalist

Industry: Legal

Salary: £70,000 - £90,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Mid Management

Location: Manchester

Job Reference: F7FTBJ-3C49DF3E

Date posted: 1 July 2025

Consultant: Ciaran O'Neill