Legal Counsel
- Recruiter
- Robert Walters Ltd
- Location
- England, Greater Manchester, Manchester
- Salary
- £65000 - £75000 per annum + car allowance, 15 % bonus
- Posted
- 13 May 2023
- Closes
- 10 Jun 2023
- Ref
- 50927293/001
- Contact
- Ciaran O'Neill
- Job Title
- In House Counsel
- Practice Area
- Commercial Contracts
- PQE Level
- 2-4
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client, a global leader in quality of life services, serving various industries and sectors including government institutions, is seeking to add a Legal Counsel to their team in Manchester.
As the Legal Counsel for the Government Business division, you will play a crucial role in providing legal guidance, support, and strategic counsel to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
You will collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners to navigate complex legal issues, manage risks, and protect the interests of the business in all government-related matters. This position reports directly to the General Counsel.
About the role:
- Advise on legal issues and regulatory requirements.
- Advising on PFI contracts, complex projects & outsourcing contracts, variations and disputes
- Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (client, supplier facing, partnerships).
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement effective strategies to address legal and compliance issues.
- Identifying and mitigating risks.
- Providing advice on disputes and litigation
About you:
- 2-4 PQE Commercial Solicitor with experience of PFI, complex outsourcing contracts, public sector contracting and public procurement.
What is on offer:
- £65,000-£75,000 plus £5,000 car allowance with a 15% annual bonus
- Pension fund