In-House Counsel- Interim
5 days ago
Gloucester
In House Counsel Mid Level- Interim 12 Months maternity cover Our client is a global leader operating within the industrial and manufacturing sector. As part of an established in house legal function, you will provide a wide variety of commercial legal advice within a dynamic and complex business environment. We are looking for a versatile Commercial lawyer with a pragmatic and flexible approach with 3+pqe to assist during a busy period. Key responsibilities • Act as a key contact for stakeholders in a range of business units and corporate support departments to help influence and implement business strategy and direction., • Act as a primary contact for the UK sales subsidiary providing day‑to‑day advice to sales and marketing colleagues., • Review, draft and negotiate high-value, complex commercial contracts with customers, sales intermediaries, suppliers, service providers and other key business partners., • Corporate Support/Assist with M&A, • Support the business with responses to tenders and customer queries., • Support on L&S change and process improvement projects that underpin the business’s key objectives across multiple disciplines., • Support operational and commercial functions with day-to-day legal queries and issues., • Work with product development teams to ensure compliance with commercial and IP frameworks., • Assist in maintaining the L&S team’s templates, precedents and other know-how materials., • Provide practical solutions to complex legal problems as a key business partner., • Support senior lawyers as required, both in the UK and internationally. Key requirements • Qualified solicitor (UK) with 3+pqe and experience in delivering pragmatic, commercial legal advice in a demanding private practice or in-house environment., • Excellent drafting commercial contracts experience, • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills Desirable • Mergers and acquisitions, • Real estate and property, • Construction, • Software licensing and AI, • Contract management and other legal tools 1-2 Days+ day per week office based