Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel 4+PQE
Hybrid Working | Milton Keynes
Competitive salary + car allowance + bonus + benefits
We are exclusively partnering with a highly regarded and fast-paced global automotive business seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel/Senior Legal Counsel to join its collaborative in-house legal team and fabulous GC!
This is a broad and varied role offering exposure to commercial contracts, corporate transactions and strategic business projects within a dynamic operational environment. The position would suit a lawyer who enjoys working closely with stakeholders, managing a varied workload and taking a pragmatic, solutions-focused approach to legal support.
The role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden their in-house experience and further develop exposure to transactional and corporate matters.
The Role
Working closely with senior stakeholders across the business, responsibilities will include:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements
- Supporting transactional activity including acquisitions, disposals and strategic business projects
- Coordinating with external counsel on corporate and transactional matters
- Managing legal workstreams and supporting cross-functional project delivery
- Advising the business on day-to-day commercial legal issues and risk management
- Supporting internal stakeholders across a broad range of legal matters
- Assisting with employment-related queries alongside the wider people team
- Working collaboratively with compliance, operational and commercial teams
About You
We are keen to speak with lawyers who can demonstrate:
- Strong commercial contracts experience gained in-house or in private practice
- A broad commercial mindset and a pragmatic approach to legal support
- Exposure to corporate transactions, M&A or project-based work would be beneficial, but is not essential
- An interest in developing further exposure to transactional work
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- The ability to operate confidently within a fast-moving business environment
Experience within a regulated environment or operationally complex business would be advantageous but is not required.
Why Apply?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and highly visible legal function where you will gain broad exposure across commercial and corporate matters while working closely with senior leadership and key business stakeholders.
The business offers a collaborative culture, genuine variety and the opportunity to develop your in-house career within a commercially driven environment.