Legal Counsel

tendersglobal; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading innovative company seeks a Legal Counsel in Manchester to manage commercial contracts and support business growth. The role requires a UK-qualified solicitor with at least 2 years of experience in drafting and negotiating contracts. A collaborative mindset is essential, as you will work closely with various teams to ensure compliant and effective solutions.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in commercial contracts.
• Proven experience in drafting and reviewing contracts.
• Excellent negotiation and stakeholder engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate B2B, supplier, and marketing contracts.
• Advise on customer-facing legal issues and resolving complaints.
• Contribute to governance reporting and cross-functional projects.

Skills

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial awareness

Collaboration

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

Job title:

Legal Counsel

Company

BCL Legal

Job description

Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts | Technology Services | Hybrid | Manchester Are you a UK-qualified solicitor with a passion for commercial contracts and a flair for translating complex legal matters into business clarity? Join a fast-paced, agile business that is helping households save money through innovative partnerships and smart solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a collaborative in-house legal team where your work will directly shape commercial success. Based in Manchester, this hybrid role offers the chance to work on high-value commercial contracts whist enjoying the flexibility of two days in the office each week. The Role: Legal Counsel As Legal Counsel, you’ll play a key role in supporting the business across a broad range of commercial legal matters. You’ll draft, review and negotiate contracts that underpin strategic partnerships, supplier relationships, and marketing initiatives. You’ll also collaborate closely with legal colleagues, and procurement, commercial, and data protection teams to deliver smart, compliant solutions that support growth and innovation. More specifically, as Legal Counsel you will: – Draft, review, and negotiate high-impact B2B, supplier, and marketing contracts; – Advise on customer-facing legal issues and resolving complaints; – Support the procurement, commercial, and data protection teams; – Manage external counsel and simplify complex legal advice to stakeholders; – Lead contract training and maintenance of precedents; – Oversee the contract lifecycle via Docusign CMS; – Contribute to governance reporting and cross-functional projects; – And, support the GC and other senior team members on other ad hoc matters. What You’ll Bring: – UK-qualified solicitor with 2+ years’ commercial contracts experience; – Proven experience drafting, reviewing and advising on commercial contracts; – Excellent negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills; – Commercial awareness and a proactive, collaborative mindset. Desirable experience: – Previous in-house legal experience; – Exposure to marketing or technology contracts. Why Apply? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that is focused on delivering valuable consumer services through innovative partnerships and smart solutions. You’ll be part of a supportive legal team that values collaboration, initiative, and continuous improvement. You will also have room to grow and develop, whilst having experienced legal colleagues to call upon when required.

Expected salary

£55000 – 65000 per year

Location

Manchester

Job date

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 23:34:36 GMT

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