Legal Counsel - 1 - 3 years PQE
Hitchin
Permanent
Legal
Professional Services
£60,000.00 - £70,000.00Year
Position: Legal Counsel Role Type:
We are excited to partner with our client for a new Legal Counsel opportunity based in Hertfordshire (Hybrid 2 - 3 days a week office based and easily commutable from surrounding counties such as Cambridgeshire, Essex, Bedfordshire and London) to join an established legal team. The ideal candidate will be a UK qualified Solicitor around 1 to 3 years PQE, with a background In-House and/or In-House (including secondment) and experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements.
The Opportunity:
As a Legal Counsel, you will act as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders across the business, including senior management, offering commercially driven legal advice to support operations in the UK and internationally.
You will be part of a high-performing legal division, integrated within a wider international legal network, offering excellent exposure and opportunities for career development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating contractual agreements including procurement, sales and marketing, research and development, and confidentiality matters.
- Provide commercially oriented legal advice to various departments, ensuring operations function within acceptable legal risk parameters.
- Some support within disputes, employment law, intellectual property, regulatory and competition law.
- Support corporate governance, including company secretarial duties such as drafting board minutes and resolutions.
- Manage and engage external legal support where required.
What We're Looking For:
- UK Qualified Solicitor with aorund 1 to 3 years PQE.
- Candidates with a private practice and/or In-House background will be considered (including secondments).
- Experience handling a broad range of commercial agreements with excellent drafting, reviewing and negotiation skills.
- A commercially astute approach with the ability to provide risk-based legal solutions.
- Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to develop legal expertise in various areas.
What's On Offer:
- Competitive Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
- Generous Bonus and Pension Scheme
- Hybrid Working: 2-3 days per week in the office.
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Good support for applicants seeking flexibility.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on 07902 701 818 or at chris.ewles @lhh.com
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.
Legal Counsel - 1 - 3 years PQE
LHH
9 days ago
£60,000.00 - £70,000.00Year
Permanent
Legal
Professional Services
Hitchin
Position: Legal Counsel Role Type:
We are excited to partner with our client for a new Legal Counsel opportunity based in Hertfordshire (Hybrid 2 - 3 days a week office based and easily commutable from surrounding counties such as Cambridgeshire, Essex, Bedfordshire and London) to join an established legal team. The ideal candidate will be a UK qualified Solicitor around 1 to 3 years PQE, with a background In-House and/or In-House (including secondment) and experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements.
The Opportunity:
As a Legal Counsel, you will act as a trusted advisor to key stakeholders across the business, including senior management, offering commercially driven legal advice to support operations in the UK and internationally.
You will be part of a high-performing legal division, integrated within a wider international legal network, offering excellent exposure and opportunities for career development.
Key Responsibilities:
- Reviewing, drafting and negotiating contractual agreements including procurement, sales and marketing, research and development, and confidentiality matters.
- Provide commercially oriented legal advice to various departments, ensuring operations function within acceptable legal risk parameters.
- Some support within disputes, employment law, intellectual property, regulatory and competition law.
- Support corporate governance, including company secretarial duties such as drafting board minutes and resolutions.
- Manage and engage external legal support where required.
What We're Looking For:
- UK Qualified Solicitor with aorund 1 to 3 years PQE.
- Candidates with a private practice and/or In-House background will be considered (including secondments).
- Experience handling a broad range of commercial agreements with excellent drafting, reviewing and negotiation skills.
- A commercially astute approach with the ability to provide risk-based legal solutions.
- Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and eager to develop legal expertise in various areas.
What's On Offer:
- Competitive Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum (dependent on experience).
- Generous Bonus and Pension Scheme
- Hybrid Working: 2-3 days per week in the office.
- Flexible Working Arrangements: Good support for applicants seeking flexibility.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in the opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on 07902 701 818 or at chris.ewles @lhh.com
LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.