This is a great opportunity for an experienced Legal Counsel to join a fantastic global brand name manufacturing & retail business, headquartered in Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, on a fixed term contract basis for an initial 6 month term.
The role will report directly into the General Counsel and will see you working across a broad range of Commercial legal matters, advising the business on everything from product development and manufacturing to sales and marketing activities and logistics. Whilst the nature of the work will predominantly relate to a range of commercial contracts, the legal team gets involved in a full spectrum of in house legal work which may also involve IT, Property, Employment, Product Liability, Corporate activity and more. You will also have the opportunity to get involved with the supervision and mentoring of more junior team members, if this is of interest.
The ideal applicant will have a number of years commercial legal experience (a minimum of around 4 years PQE but you could have significantly more) and will comfortably be able to handle a mixed caseload of general in house legal work (predominantly contracts) with a good level of autonomy. This a highly commercial team with a 'get it done' attitude so you will be immersed in the work, rather than spending time managing external legal services providers.
There is a possibility for the fixed term to be extended or for the successful candidate to be made permanent, if desired. Whilst the office location for this role is Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, the business is open to hybrid and potentially fully remote working arrangements, so we are happy to chat to those based further afield. If you would like to hear more about this fixed term contract Senior Legal Counsel opportunity, please do get in touch with Sophie Linley at Sacco Mann on 0113 236 6711, or share your CV via the 'apply' button and we will contact you. ....Read more...
Sacco Mann is working alongside a leading and pioneering organisation which designs and delivers communications and integration services across the UK for consumers and businesses alike. They have a small and established In-house legal team which requires a UK qualified Solicitor with commercial skills and exposure for (initially) a 6 month assignment to start as soon as possible. Whilst the department has a base in Humberside, there is the option to work on a hybrid or potentially remote basis.
Reporting into the general counsel, this is likely to suit a commercial solicitor with at least 5 years PQE, though candidates with projects or corporate skills are equally welcome to apply as you look to provide legal advice to the business on a wide variety of issues to ensure the risk to the company is minimised.
Day to day responsibilities will include; Drafting and negotiating with international suppliers, partners, major customers and their advisers on bespoke contracts that achieve strategic commercial and risk objectives - these contracts involve the creation of complex original documents frequently involving multi-million pound turnover and liabilities. You’ll also manage tender responses and external legal advisers ensuring the work is prioritised according to the needs of the business.
Salary for this Commercial Counsel role is likely to be in the region of £75-£80k – For a confidential discussion, please contact steve.shakespeare@saccomann.com or call his DL 0113 467 9789
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Sacco Mann is delighted to be working alongside this financial services powerhouse, which has enjoyed some high-profile coverage as a result of some innovative and trailblazing new products. The In-house legal team is an integral function of the entire group and now requires a commercial solicitor to complement the team, which has a base in beautiful north Yorkshire countryside but also offer flexible, hybrid working. This flex and location means the office is commutable from both North and West Yorkshire, as well as some parts of the north west including Greater Manchester and Lancashire.
Reporting directly into the Head of Legal but working closely with the General Counsel and Company Secretary, you’ll join the Commercial Contracts division of the 20-strong Legal & ESG function working closely with stakeholders right across the business to deliver legal advice to support their programme of initiatives to drive forwards the Money and Homes business divisions, Tech, Finance and People.
It’s a group function and you can expect variety and diversity in your caseload within a hugely supportive and friendly culture. We’d expect this is likely to suit a qualified solicitor with at least 5 years PQE in commercial law - some experience of/or familiarity with the financial services arena would be beneficial but not essential.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to make their first move In-house or equally for a candidate looking to take a progressive step in their career, as this position offers the successful candidate accountability, responsibility and autonomy.
A competitive salary is offered alongside a generous package that includes a fantastic pension and bonus. For a confidential conversation about this In-house Counsel role, please contact Steve Shakespeare on 0113 467 9789 or steve.shakespeare@saccomann.com
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My client is currently recruiting for a Personal Injury Fee Earner to join their esteemed Personal Injury department in their vibrant Liverpool office. And offering an exciting opportunity for a dedicated individual to join their team as a Personal Injury Fee Earner.
The ideal candidate will be passionate about their work, committed to providing exceptional service, and driven to achieve the best outcomes for their clients. The role entails managing a caseload of pre-litigation personal injury files, with exposure to litigated cases based on performance, up to a value of £25,000.00.
Responsibilities:
- Handle general call queries and participate in team communications (Claimant and Third Party).
- Instruct medical experts and review medical evidence.
- Review Claimants losses and vehicle-related losses.
- Assess liability and prospects of each case.
- Draft witness statements on behalf of the Claimant.
- Attend conferences with Counsel.
About You:
- A dedicated and personable individual with a strong work ethic.
- Previous experience with personal injury claims is essential.
- Experience with MOJ Portal or OIC is highly desirable.
- Knowledge of disputed cases and Proclaim software is advantageous.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work.
- Capable of working to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- 23 days holiday allowance plus 8 bank holidays.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
- Workplace pension scheme.
- Free onsite gym, weekly classes, and wellbeing programmes.
- Discounted onsite restaurant and coffee shop.
- Secure bike storage.
- Discounted local parking.
- Opportunity for career development in a supportive law firm environment.
If you are looking for a new challenge and an opportunity to work for a leading firm that truly value their employees development, please forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to c.orrell@clayton-legal.co.uk or call Chris on 0161 914 7357 for an informal discussion.
Additionally, refer a friend or colleague to us and receive £500 in vouchers if we assist them in securing a new career. Terms apply.
Clayton Legal recruits for law firms and In House departments across the UK. Based in the North West, our pedigree and service levels give those looking to move in the legal market, and law firms looking to recruit a refreshingly different recruitment experience.
You will work with experienced professionals, dedicated to your success. Take a look at our web site www.clayton-legal.co.uk for our latest blogs and legal news and to keep up to date with current vacancies.....Read more...
Our client is looking for an Employment Solicitor to work in their Newcastle upon Tyne office to undertake a varied workload of employment matters advising employers in a variety of sectors, including health and social care, central government, telecommunications, retail, and insurance work.
You will be expected to:
Progress and manage a wide variety of client matters both contentious and non-contentious, and of varying complexity and scale.
Manage own matters, time and relationships with minimum supervision.
Maintain an awareness of the appropriate limits of own competence/authority.
Actively identify and exploit business development opportunities and marketing activity for team clients and own contacts.
Participate in and initiate marketing / network activities in order to maintain and develop work from existing clients and potential clients.
This includes presenting and assisting in client and other external seminars, taking part in pitches and contributing positively to business development.
Maintain and develop technical knowledge through leading and attending training sessions, reading appropriate publications and exceeding Law Society CPD requirements.
Support the effective running of the team e.g. contributing to team meetings, reviewing reports and documents of more junior fee earners and providing guidance and feedback, assisting with the allocation of work.
Provide support for colleagues where appropriate e.g. progressing matters in colleagues’ absence, providing technical supervision and skills development, supporting CRM activities.
Continually monitoring and taking responsibility for own financial performance and demonstrating proactive financial management; attention to billing regimes, credit control, debt collection, accounting procedures and client service level agreements.
Handle confidential data in line with the firm's data security protocols.
The Ideal Candidate will be a qualified Senior Associate or Legal Director (including aspirational candidates) ideally from 6PQE+.
Must have experience of handling tribunal claims from start to finish. Supervising others to do the same is desirable, as is civil and/or appellate court experience (EAT, High Court, Court of Appeal etc).
Must have experience of contentious and non-contentious matters, and preferably experience of advising transactional projects involving restructures, TUPE, collective consultation as well general advisory work with clients on senior level or strategic issues, such as executive terminations or collective / industrial relations issues.
Prior experience of working with or advising large institutional employers in heavily regulated sectors (e.g. health, local and central government, PLCs) would be advantageous.
Good academic record, together with experience in a firm dealing with respondent work.
Independent thinker with a focus on generating commercial solutions to problems on behalf of clients. Up to date knowledge of key trends in order to maintain credibility in conversations with clients.
Confident communicator with an ability to develop relationships, undertake client marketing and influence at all levels, in particular HR Director/General Counsel level.
Enthusiastic team player with a flexible approach, and demonstrates role model behaviours at all times. Track record of business development is desirable.
Salary dependant on experience.
Having been established for over 25 years, we are experts in legal recruitment. Our strength derives from the fact that we are well-known, well-respected and have developed long-standing bonds with both our clients and candidates and have become an authority on all aspects of legal recruitment.
If you would like to apply for this role or have any questions, please contact Helen Mauborgne at Sacco Mann on 0113 467 9786 or ask to speak to another member of the team. Alternatively, if you know of anyone who would be suitable for this role then please let them or us know as we offer a reward for successful referrals. For full terms please see our website.....Read more...
In House Lawyer | Commercial | Gibraltar | Competitive Market Salary Package depending on experience| Office Based
In House Lawyer/Legal Advisor required for a growing visionary development company based at one of their key office locations in Gibraltar. The successful applicant will act as Legal Advisor to the Director team throughout the contract process and have an expertise in contract law ideally from the Construction industry. Confident communication skills are key to act as liaison between both external and internal parties. This is a junior to middle level role and would suit ideally a UK/Gibraltar part or newly qualified Lawyer or Paralegal or Legal Associate with relevant experience and ideally have a minimum of five years’ experience in a similar position.
What's on offer to you?
Genuine career progression due to company growth
22 days holiday plus Gibraltar Bank Holidays
High profile role working alongside Director Team
What You Will Be Doing
Legal Matters:
Review, negotiate, and draft contracts, collateral warranties, subcontracts, supply contracts, NDAs, and bespoke agreements as required
Draft RFQs in coordination with the purchasing team
Monitor and manage insurance-related affairs
Review and draft bonds, parent company guarantees, similar documents as required in collaboration with the finance team
Risk mitigation
Provide guidance on dispute resolution
Liaison with external legal counsel
Contract Management:
Offer legal and contractual assistance throughout project lifecycles in coordination with on-site project managers and the production team
Monitor progress of projects with on-site teams
Overview and manage correspondences with clients and various stakeholders
Internal/Corporate Governance Matters:
Provide legal support to the HR team
Handle corporate matters such as lease renewals, updates to corporate documentation, etc
Maintain updates to general terms and conditions
Ensure an up-to-date archive of legal documents
Training:
Provide training to employees on legal and contractual matters relevant to contract law, construction law, and risk management
What You Will Need to Succeed in This Role
Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role
Part or Newly Qualified Lawyer in the UK/Gibraltar
Excellent communication skills and a confidant personality to be able to multi task
Work well under pressure
Self-motivated as well as being a strong and keen team player
Keywords: Lawyer| Legal Advisor | Gibraltar | Contracts| Agreements |Corporate Governance | NDAs |Bonds....Read more...
In House Lawyer | Commercial | Gibraltar | Competitive Market Salary Package depending on experience| Office Based
In House Lawyer/Legal Advisor required for a growing visionary development company based at one of their key office locations in Gibraltar. The successful applicant will act as Legal Advisor to the Director team throughout the contract process and have an expertise in contract law ideally from the Construction industry. Confident communication skills are key to act as liaison between both external and internal parties. This is a junior to middle level role and would suit ideally a UK/Gibraltar part or newly qualified Lawyer or Paralegal or Legal Associate with relevant experience and ideally have a minimum of five years’ experience in a similar position.
What's on offer to you?
Genuine career progression due to company growth
22 days holiday plus Gibraltar Bank Holidays
High profile role working alongside Director Team
What You Will Be Doing
Legal Matters:
Review, negotiate, and draft contracts, collateral warranties, subcontracts, supply contracts, NDAs, and bespoke agreements as required
Draft RFQs in coordination with the purchasing team
Monitor and manage insurance-related affairs
Review and draft bonds, parent company guarantees, similar documents as required in collaboration with the finance team
Risk mitigation
Provide guidance on dispute resolution
Liaison with external legal counsel
Contract Management:
Offer legal and contractual assistance throughout project lifecycles in coordination with on-site project managers and the production team
Monitor progress of projects with on-site teams
Overview and manage correspondences with clients and various stakeholders
Internal/Corporate Governance Matters:
Provide legal support to the HR team
Handle corporate matters such as lease renewals, updates to corporate documentation, etc
Maintain updates to general terms and conditions
Ensure an up-to-date archive of legal documents
Training:
Provide training to employees on legal and contractual matters relevant to contract law, construction law, and risk management
What You Will Need to Succeed in This Role
Minimum of five years’ experience in a similar role
Part or Newly Qualified Lawyer in the UK/Gibraltar
Excellent communication skills and a confidant personality to be able to multi task
Work well under pressure
Self-motivated as well as being a strong and keen team player
Keywords: Lawyer| Legal Advisor | Gibraltar | Contracts| Agreements |Corporate Governance | NDAs |Bonds....Read more...
