Assistant Legal Counsel

Are you a lawyer who yearns to use the law in a versatile and diverse commercial setting, each and every day? Do you want to be involved in and provide legal advice to senior stakeholders at strategy meetings and within ongoing big-ticket commercial projects? Read on………..

One of the Europe's leading players in rail logistics is looking to expand its genuinely integral and highly regarded In-house legal team by recruiting a lawyer with 0-2 years PQE. Reporting into the Senior Legal Counsel who in turn has a solid line into the group wide GC. This is a challenging however hugely rewarding position which offers a commercially minded lawyer unparalleled access to major projects and a blue chip caseload.

Ideally you'll have some exposure to contract law, be that a training seat or some PQE gained from a reputable law firm or In-house department. Those candidate with an interest in contracts who have the appropriate background and pedigree will be considered, but there is so much more to the role than general company commercial and the legal team is central to the whole UK operation.

The team is extremely supportive, long standing and populated by lawyers with a stellar pedigree, however this is not a role for the faint of heart. It's likely to suit someone who will thrive in commercial exposure they will enjoy and offer a fantastic foundation to anyone with ambitions of working at the highest echelons of commerce.

Salary is likely to be in the region of up to £45k with a hugely generous pension and bonus and there is an option to split working practice between home and their offices based in south Yorkshire. For a confidential conversation and more detail/context, please get in touch at steve.shakespeare@saccomann.com or call on 0113 467 9789