Legal Counsel

Location
England, Northamptonshire, Northampton
Salary
Competitive Salary
Posted
18 Jul 2019
Closes
14 Aug 2019
Ref
TS/73088
Job Title
In House Counsel
Category
Legal
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
A leading FTSE 250 retailer is looking for a Commercial Lawyer to join the team as Legal Counsel at their Head Office in Northampton.

The Role

This Legal Counsel role sits within a large, established team and provides commercial legal advice to the various businesses and central functions in the Group.

Reporting directly to the Head of Corporate and Commercial Services, key responsibilities will include:
  • Drafting and negotiating a variety of commercial contracts for the numerous businesses in the group
  • Providing legal advice to the Group's central functions and answering any ad hoc queries
  • Assisting with contentious disputes
  • Preparing and delivering training to the non-legal teams
  • Building and maintaining good relationships with key stakeholders and management
  • Instructing and managing the group's external legal panel when necessary
The Ideal Candidate

The successful In House Counsel is likely to have the following attributes:
  • UK Qualified Commercial Lawyer
  • Experience in negotiating and drafting commercial contracts
  • A strong desire to work in-house
  • The commercial acumen to provide clear, succinct legal advice to the various parts of the Group
  • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to advise all levels of management on key legal issues
Owing to the size of the team and opportunities on offer, this role is also open to lawyers from a corporate background wishing to take on a more general commercial role.

On Offer
  • Competitive Salary
  • Permanent, full time contract
Apply Now

To be considered for this Commercial Legal Counsel role based in Northampton, please submit your CV as soon as possible.

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