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Legal Counsel

Employer
BCL Legal In-House
Location
England, South Yorkshire, Sheffield
Closing date
11 Jul 2019

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Vacancy Type
Solicitors, In-House
Experience Level
Mid Level
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Practice Areas
Company/Commercial
PQE
1-3 Years, 4-6 Years, 7+ Years

Job Details


An international business with a world-wide client base is looking for a Commercial Lawyer to join the business and advise on a mix of commercial, construction, and litigation matters.

This organisation is a joint venture between two of the world's best known technology and manufacturing businesses. The legal team in the UK work on a truly international basis, working with clients in China, Brazil, India, US, and throughout Europe.


Reporting into the General Counsel and collaborating with colleagues in project management, sales, and commercial, you will provide legal advice on;


· Acquiring complex, large, and international projects;
o Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements
o Managing the negotiation and bidding process
o Assessing risk throughout
· Project management;
o Collaborating with project managers and colleagues in local offices
o Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements
o Dealing with pre-litigious activity
o Advising on construction matters (contentious and non-contentious)
· Handling disputes


The role is incredibly varied and would suit someone with a strong commercial grounding that is looking to expand their experience and work in a more commercial and project focussed role.


The ideal individual will have;


- More than 3 years PQE
- Experience in drafting and negotiating a range of commercial contracts
- Some experience or insight into construction matters (not essential)
- Strong communication and decision making skills
- The desire to work on an international scale and travel

If you're interested in this role, please apply now or forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us. If this job isn't quite right, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career. For a full list of jobs you can also visit the BCL job search page. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.

Company

BCL Legal  - we are  100% focussed on finding the best lawyers on the market for leading companies based in England

  • Every day since 2003 we have been building our knowledge of which lawyers exist in the market for permanent and temporary requirements.
  • Over 8,000 ‘commercial lawyers’ have asked us to assist them with their career– our expertise is knowing who to call upon for each role that we assist.
  • True experts in our field, with over 2,200 lawyers, company secretaries and compliance professionals placed in-house across the UK since 2003.
  • Each consultant focuses on a particular location, which allows us to truly get to know the lawyers, legal teams and businesses in great detail.
  • Unique involvement with the in-house legal community through free CPD seminars https://www.bcllegal.com/clients/events and other added value products.
  • Professional and caring consultants who look to build long term relationships with both clients and candidate lawyers.

Some of the organisations we have assisted:

  • Arriva
  • Asda
  • BAE Systems
  • Bannatyne
  • Bet365
  • Bupa
  • DHL
  • Elior
  • Hermes Parcelnet
  • Holland & Barrett
  • Ilke Homes
  • LEVC
  • London Luton Airport
  • Mercedes Benz
  • Michelin
  • Molson Coors
  • Rolls Royce
  • Sodexo
  • Zuto

To discuss your career in more detail and to find out about the positions we’re working on, please contact Mark Levine, Craig Wilson, Alison McKee, Tom Fleet, Tom Shaw or Josh Mcconnell.

Offices in Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.

Company info
Website
Telephone
0161 819 7475
Location
Lancaster Buildings
3rd Floor, 77 Deansgate
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 2BW
United Kingdom

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