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Legal Counsel - Commercial Solicitor

qed legal
Posted 21 hours ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Slough, Berkshire SL13XX, England

Salary

£25,000 - £30,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • Our client is seeking an In-house Legal Counsel / Commercial Lawyer to join their esteemed legal team based in Berkshire.
  • The role involves drafting and negotiating various commercial contracts and providing legal advice on a wide range of matters.
  • Candidates should have 2 to 4 years PQE, with strong commercial contracts law experience and excellent communication skills.
  • In-house experience is preferred, but private practice lawyers with relevant business skills will also be considered.
  • The salary for this position is competitive, reflecting the candidate's experience and qualifications.
Our client is looking for an In-house Legal Counsel / Commercial Lawyer to join their highly regarded legal team. Based in Berkshire this is a varied role involving drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements. You will also be advising and assisting the business on a wide range of other legal matters.The client is Slough based but would offer flexibility with regards hybrid working.The key to the role will be dealing with the day-to-day legal matters faced by the business. A candidate with a strong career track record to date with skills and experience in commercial contracts law is required.The successful candidate will be dealing with a wide range of legal issues including:
  • Drafting and negotiating a wide variety of commercial contracts and agreements
  • Assisting and helping the business on a wide range of other legal matters
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate legal issues in a business-friendly way and influence key stakeholders
  • Able to effectively manage competing priorities and stakeholder expectation
  • A UK qualified solicitor with strong academics ranging from 2 to 4 years PQE
In-house experience would be desirable, but the client would consider a private practice lawyer looking to move in-house who could point to good business and commercial skills.Our client envisages that candidates with between 2 - 4 years PQE will have the relevant skills / knowledge for this position, however this has been given as an approximate guide for applicants and our client is happy to consider the applications of candidates who fall outside of this PQE range but who have the relevant experience.For more information on this great in-house opportunity please contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal. If this position isn’t for you but you know someone who could be suitable then please let us know. We offer a reward fee for any successful referrals. For full details please see our website.

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