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Senior Legal Counsel

Reed
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Leeds, West Yorkshire LS14 1DZ

Contract type

Full Time

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The position is for a Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial) in Leeds or Doncaster with a generous salary and car allowance.
  • Candidates must be qualified solicitors with at least 2 years of post-qualification experience (PQE), preferably with construction experience.
  • The role involves advising on legal matters, drafting and negotiating agreements, handling minor disputes, and providing legal training.
  • The company offers hybrid working options, additional annual leave, a discretionary bonus, and a focus on professional development.
  • This opportunity is ideal for solicitors looking to transition in-house with a supportive and valued work environment.

Senior Legal Counsel (Commercial)

Permanent Role

Leeds or Doncaster

Generous Salary + Car Allowance

Are you a solicitor who would you like to make the move in-house, to an award-winning construction company?

Our client is growing their small inhouse legal team and are looking to for a qualified Solicitor (2 years PQE+), ideally with construction experience and confidence prioritising and working on their own initiative.

What the Role will involve:

  • Advising on legal matters (predominantly non-contentious) and supporting various projects, working with external solicitors in some instances
  • Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of construction and general commercial agreements and other forms/documents.
  • Handling some minor disputes
  • Developing and conducting legal training for colleagues

What the company can offer:

  • Hybrid working with up-to 3 days working from home per week
  • Option to buy up to 5 extra days annual leave  
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Focus on learning and development

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a firm that really values their staff, so if you are interested, then please apply online or contact Kenza at Reed Edinburgh for more information. 

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.