Legal Counsel

The company

Sacco Mann is working alongside an award-winning international organisation which has its UK operation run from their Cheshire HQ.

They are a market leader and boast a truly impressive portfolio of clients and suppliers in different sectors.

The role

This is an integral and hands-on In-house legal team and their now exists a fantastic opportunity for a driven NQ to compliment the department, reporting into the Head of Legal.

Working closely with their internal clients and stakeholders, you will be involved in drafting and negotiating key client and supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual policies and procedures for UK business and its subsidiary companies.

You'll be a key contact and legal advisor to the purchasing team and support functions comprising HR, Finance, IT, Sales, Marketing, Safety & Wellbeing and Pensions - as such no two days are the same and you can expect a fast paced and varied role.

This is a hybrid position and offers x2 days working from home, the remainder being in the offices in east Cheshire.

The person

It's likely you'll be either recently qualified or approaching qualification, with training in either data, employment, corporate an advantage - at least one seat in general commercial is essential.

An outgoing and commercial mindset with demonstrable understanding of the principles of working In-house, you'll be a self-starter, confident and competent to work alone, but also not afraid to seek support where appropriate.

You're also a clear, concise and thoughtful communicator with similar drafting style, with the ability to create clear and unambiguous clauses from precedent or (with support) from scratch.

The Package

, NQ Salary

, Bonus

, Holiday Allowance: Relax & recharge with 33 days of holiday (including bank holidays)

, Additional Holiday Purchase Option: Customise your time off by purchasing extra holidays

, Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options

, Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

For a confidential conversation about this Legal Counsel role or the wider market, contact Steve Shakespeare on his DL 0113 467 9789.