Position: Junior Legal Counsel
Role type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Newcastle (Hybrid two to three days office-based)
Salary: Up to £40,000 per annum plus benefits
Our client based in the North East region is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of commercial agreements which includes supply and service contracts.
Role Responsibilities:
- Review, draft, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including supply and service contracts.
- Assist in the negotiation and management of pre-litigation contracts.
- Provide legal support on compliance matters, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
- Engage in construction-related legal work, with the opportunity to develop expertise in this area.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure that contracts align with business objectives and mitigate legal risks.
Ideal candidate requirements:
- Newly Qualified (NQ) to 1 year PQE Solicitor (UK qualified), Legal Executive or candidates undertaking the Solicitors Qualifying Examination (SQE) with at least part one completed.
- Good experience within general commercial agreements having drafted, reviewed, and negotiated commercial contracts.
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
What's on Offer:
- Salary up to £40,000 per annum.
- Comprehensive benefits package.
- Hybrid working model, with 2 to 3 days per week in the office.
- Opportunities for professional development and career progression