Legal Counsel

West Midlands Permanent £55,000 - £70,000 per year
  • Great opportunity to be part of an in-house function
  • Contribute to the success by providing strategic legal advice and support

About Our Client

The company is a multinational team in the research and development industry, spending much of the profits reinvesting. The company is looking to invest into someone who can provide legal advise.

Job Description

  • Bring-in external legal assistance when necessary for contractual advice, redrafting, negotiation and contract formation. Scope including variations to Conditions of Sale, standard engineering contracts (MF1 and NEC), construction contracts (JCT) and bespoke contracts eg Customer Framework Agreements including Statements of Work.
  • Determine and arrange insurance and surety requirements for contracts outside the scope of fit-out contracts.
  • Bring-in external PM advisory services, architecture, structures, QS and external consultants for projects involving civil construction.
  • Manage and coordinate import and export legalities, ensuring compliance with legal and HMRC guidelines.
  • Arrange and manage all insurances for the business.
  • Liaise with the finance team to ensure compliance with all statutory requirements.

The Successful Applicant

  • Excellent negotiation skills.
  • Experience of contractual agreements
  • Commitment, flexibility, self-motivation and a passion for the role
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar role
  • Degree or equivalent preferably in law, or similar subject

What's on Offer

Competitive salary package

Access to the UK MD to advise on the board on legal, contractual matters

Contact
Sam Muller
Quote job ref
JN-082023-6153044
Phone number
+44 121 634 6944

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
West Midlands
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Sam Muller
Consultant phone
+44 121 634 6944
Job reference
JN-082023-6153044