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About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Acting as the primary legal partner to UK management teams across three divisions, influencing high-level strategic decision-making and business-critical initiatives
- Lead the drafting, negotiation, and interpretation of complex commercial, sales, and procurement contracts to protect company interests
- Identify and mitigate legal risks while overseeing UK-specific regulatory compliance, internal governance, and sensitive investigations
- Manage all UK dispute resolution and pre-litigation matters, including the strategic instruction and cost management of external counsel
- Provide direct management and mentorship to a dedicated UK legal resource and contribute to the broader development of the EMEA legal function
- Deliver expert guidance on corporate governance, HSE matters, and data protection, ensuring a cohesive legal approach across the UK business.
Requirements
What you’ll need- Qualified UK Solicitor or Barrister (or equivalent) with a solid understanding of the UK regulatory landscape
- Demonstrable experience in commercial law, with a significant background in-house supporting complex organisations, with knowledge of industrial or manufacturing environments being an added strength
- Proven ability to interact with and influence senior stakeholders and drive high-impact legal strategy across multiple business divisions
- Strong expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial contracts with a pragmatic, solution-oriented approach
- Experience in managing direct reports and leading external counsel to ensure high-quality delivery and cost-effective spend
- Highly organized and capable of balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced, demanding environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive salary
- Car allowance
- Private Medical Insurance
- 25 days annual holiday plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme, life assurance and income protection
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee Discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
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Hard Skills & Tools
contract draftingcontract negotiationregulatory compliancedispute resolutioncorporate governancedata protectioncommercial lawlegal risk managementcost managementstakeholder influence
Soft Skills
leadershipmentorshiporganizational skillsstrategic thinkingsolution-oriented approachinterpersonal skillsprioritizationcommunication skillsinfluencing skillsadaptability
Certifications
UK SolicitorBarrister