Legal Counsel

Manchester – £65,000 - £70,000

Role: Legal Counsel 
Location: Manchester
Package: £60k - £70k
Hybrid Working
  
New in-house opportunity for a Commercial Solicitor to join a UK business with a presence in both Europe and North America.
  
Based in Manchester, the successful candidate will form part of a tight knit, high performing legal team which contributes significantly to the business achieving its strategic aims.
  
As Legal Counsel, you will report directly to the General Counsel and undertake a wide range of in-house legal duties which make the role varied and challenging. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a legal team which undertakes a broad range of work, allowing you to build strong experience over and above day to day contracts work. You will support the UK business for all contractual and supplier matters, and assist European Legal colleagues on global projects.
  
Based at the Companies Global HQ, you will gain excellent exposure to the SLT who work collaboratively, and rely heavily on this excellent Legal team

To be considered you will ideally have a background as a Commercial Solicitor with 2-3 years PQE as a minimum

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leading business which will offer a broad variety of in-house Legal work, keeping the incumbent challenged, and providing opportunities to continually develop as an in-house Lawyer.

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Nick Barrass

Head of In-House
0161 233 6360

nick@douglas-scott.co.uk

Nick Barrass, Head of In-House at Douglas Scott for over 9 years, specialises in recruiting across the North of England, covering a wide range of sectors and candidate levels, from Paralegals to General Counsel. He works with both established Legal teams and companies looking to build new in-house legal functions. Before joining Douglas Scott, Nick spent 2 years at a Financial Services for a major Bank and 6 years in Real Estate Finance recruitment. He holds a degree in Sport and Exercise Science from Liverpool John Moores University. Nick's clients appreciate his dedication, with one remarking, "You and Lara have both been a pleasure to deal with."


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Job Spec:

  • Area of Law: Commercial Contracts
  • Type: In House
  • Salary: £65,000 - £70,000
  • Term: Permanent
  • Location: Manchester
  • Reference: 1045120