Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- BCL Legal In House
- Location
- England, South Yorkshire, Sheffield
- Salary
- £50,000 - £70,000 per annum
- Posted
- 19 Jul 2019
- Closes
- 02 Aug 2019
- Ref
- OC/72060L
- Contact
- Olivia Collicott
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts, Commercial Litigation
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
A joint venture between two of the world's best-known technology and manufacturing businesses is looking for a Legal Counsel to join them for a full-time, permanent opportunity. Based in Sheffield, this unique and varied In-House Counsel role is ideal for a Commercial Litigation Solicitor with a desire for international business travel.
Responsibilities of your new role
As the new Legal Counsel, you will be advising on a mix of contentious and non-contentious matters in relation to international projects with clients in China, Brazil, India, the US and Europe. Joining a team of experienced lawyers from a variety of backgrounds, you will collaborate closely with colleagues in the sales, project management and commercial departments. Reporting into the Legal Director, your key duties as In-House Counsel will include:
- Working with sales teams to acquire large international projects; drafting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements, managing negotiations, and continuously assessing risk
- Advising the business on a range of matters throughout project execution; working closely with project managers and colleagues in local offices, drafting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements, dealing with pre-litigious activity and advising on construction matters (contentious and non-contentious)
- Handling escalated disputes and a range of commercial litigation, including some construction litigation
This is an unusual opportunity for a litigator to make the move In-house. You will use your expertise in contentious matters and develop knowledge and experience in non-contentious issues, all whilst advising on complex, large scale projects across the world.
Candidate profile
The business seeks a Legal Counsel who demonstrates:
- 3+ years of PQE
- Experience in a broad range of commercial litigation
- Some experience of construction litigation or insight into heavy industry (not essential)
- Strong communication and decision-making skills
- The desire to travel and work on an international basis
Salary
The successful Legal Counsel will be offered £50,000 - £70,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
Apply now
Please submit your application today to be considered immediately for this Legal Counsel opportunity in Sheffield.