NQ Legal Counsel (FTC- September 2025 Qualifier)
Are you a September 2025 NQ qualifier keen to expand your legal career in a dynamic in-house environment where your advice will directly influence business decisions across property, commercial contracts, logistics, marketing, and more?
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, fast-paced consumer-facing business as a Legal Advisor on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. You’ll gain exposure to a wide range of legal matters and work closely with internal stakeholders, including senior management. If you're looking for a hands-on, commercially focused role where your legal skills will make a real impact, this could be the perfect next step.
What you’ll do:
As Legal Advisor, you'll be a key member of the legal team and a trusted point of contact for a wide range of legal queries across the business. Responsibilities include:
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Providing legal advice across property, commercial contracts, logistics, technical operations, PR & social media, influencer marketing, and trademark matters.
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Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, leases, and various commercial agreements.
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Ensuring legal documentation is maintained accurately, securely, and confidentially.
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Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of legal processes across the group.
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Managing Legal Administrators to ensure timely and efficient completion of legal requests.
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Identifying legal risks and recommending mitigation strategies.
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Advising stakeholders on the legal implications of commercial decisions.
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Keeping up to date with relevant legal developments, including GDPR and IP law.
What you bring:
We’re looking for a commercially minded, proactive legal professional who’s ready to contribute across the business. You’ll need:
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Experience in UK property law and working knowledge of UK commercial contracts and IP law.
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The ability to analyse legal and business data and provide clear, actionable advice.
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A self-starter with the ability to work under pressure and manage shifting priorities.
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An open, inquisitive mindset and a continuous improvement approach.
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A solid understanding of GDPR and legal compliance obligations.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
About the job
Contract Type: Permanent
Specialism: Legal
Focus: In-house & Generalist
Industry: Legal
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Experience Level: Entry Level
Location: Manchester
FULL_TIMEJob Reference: TUT2DR-C73E9EA6
Date posted: 17 July 2025
Consultant: Ciaran O'Neill
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