Legal Counsel, Household Brand, Midlands

International manufacturing business and recognised brand seeks a Legal Counsel to support the UK business legal requirements. You will work as the number 2 to the Legal Director and deputise in his absence.

Responsibilities

• Reporting into the Legal Director as part of a small inhouse legal and compliance team
• Advising the business on a broad range of legal issues including commercial contracts, company, corporate, property, litigation, and intellectual property matters.
• Drafting, interpreting, advising, and negotiating commercial contracts including: terms and conditions, sponsorship agreements, licensing agreements and distribution agreements, etc
• Assisting the Legal Director with Company Secretarial duties for the UK subsidiaries
• Managing and liaising with legal counsel at group head office as well as external advisors
• Supporting the Compliance Officer as and when required

We are looking for:

• You will be a qualified solicitor with experience of working with commercial contracts
• Preferably some inhouse exposure
• A knowledge and understanding of corporate law and procedures is a benefit
• Experience working directly with customers or in a manufacturing environment would be helpful
• Outstanding communication skills and ability to build relationships
• Pragmatic approach with enthusiasm to manage a varied caseload
• Able to work self-sufficently

Package on Offer:

• Attractive base salary
• Car allowance
• 2 bonus schemes
• Pension contribution
• Health cover
• 33 days holiday (including bank)
• Extensive employee discount scheme

Our client will consider flexible working with two days a week from home.

Apply:

If you are interested in this Legal Counsel position, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to Jacqui Douglas. If the role isn’t right for you but you are interested in hearing about similar positions or some advice regarding the market, then please do get in touch.

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