Legal Counsel

We are working with a market leading and pioneering business in the renewable energy and electric vehicle sector, in its search for an In-House Counsel. This exciting business based in the North East of England, has a small but well regarded and integral In-house legal team which is looking to grow and the position will suit a Solicitor with a background in a Commercial legal practice area, ideally with contracts experience and ideally c. 1-4 years PQE or equivalent.

The role

You will advise stakeholders on a wide range of legal matters but in particular, will be involved with the draft, review and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts, often with customers which include major brand name corporates and public sector bodies. In addition to this, you will be involved in compliance work as well as matters relating to corporate, real estate and construction projects. This is a brilliant and truly well-rounded commercial in-house position. The ideal candidate with be able to travel to the company's offices in County Durham on a regular basis although the business is very flexible and happy to consider different working arrangements.

About you

• The role ideally requires some experience of working with commercial agreements and in return you can expect to be exposed to cutting edge work and truly interesting and high-profile projects.
• That said, references to PQE are very much given as a guide. The business is quite open to speaking with lawyers at all levels of qualification, including NQs with a desire to progress their career in house.
• The team is very open minded so if the role sounds interesting - get in touch.
• There is plenty of support and development on offer, working closely with a brilliant Head of Legal.

What's in it for you?

• Your CV is almost certainly going to be enhanced by this experience and commercial exposure.
• The team has a friendly, collegiate culture and encourages a healthy work life balance.
• This is a great role for a Lawyer looking for a career progressing in house move and will suit someone either currently working in house or looking to transition from private practice.
• Competitive salary in line with experience - get in touch to discuss
• 25 days holiday increasing with service, plus a day for your birthday and the option to buy up to 5 additional days
• CSR days and weekly wellbeing hours
• Private Health Care
• Salary sacrifice EV and cycle to work scheme

For a full job spec and benefits information for this In House Counsel role in the North East, get in touch with Sophie Linley at Sacco Mann on 0113 236 6711.