In-House Legal jobs

<h3>Placing you in the heart of a business</h3>
In-house legal positions have always been highly sought after by solicitors seeking a career option that will get them closer to the inner-workings of business, allow them to contribute more directly to strategic commercial decisions or get them more involved in a particular industry they have a passion for. With strong bonus structures available, basic salaries becoming increasingly competitive and a broadening range of companies looking to expand their legal in-house capabilities, it has never been a better time to consider an in-house move.
Our in-house team covers permanent, interim and fixed term contract recruitment across the UK with consultants based in London and the regions. As specialist recruiters in the field of legal in-house, our team of consultants are well known by senior legal counsel and company directors of some of the largest companies in the UK and abroad. They are comfortable filling all styles of temporary and permanent in-house positions including general counsel, heads of legal, legal counsel, risk and compliance, document review, paralegal, and company secretarial roles, at clients including start-ups, SMEs, FTSE 100 PLCs and large global blue-chip multi-nationals.
We understand that culture and personality are crucial as well as technical ability, so will work with you to establish the kind of lawyer that is most suited to your business needs.&nbsp; Our consultants can additionally provide you with expert career advice and keep you updated on market trends and industry data.
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In-House Solicitor A leading energy company based in South Wales is looking to recruit an experienced Commercial Lawyer (IT &amp; Cyber) to join their in-house team. The role will focus on providing legal advice to stakeholders across various departments, mainly the IT and Cyber teams, but it will also provide an opportunity to support the legal team with general commercial matters. Applications are sought from England &amp; Wales Qualified Solicitor from NQ to 5PQE who have trained at a high-quality national firm and who have experience of drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a variety of IT, Cyber and commercial agreements. Experience of data protection and intellectual property is also required along with the ability to effectively mitigate risks associated with contracts and business operations. Strong IT skills and the ability to manage and prioritise your own workload are also key. This is a full time, hybrid working role with 2-3 days required in the office, in South Wales. This is a great opportunity to secure a varied role where you&#39;ll gain wider in-house experience as well as dealing with the IT &amp; Cyber teams. Competitive salary, bonus, and excellent benefits on offer. Please contact Bianca Gibbs at Chadwick Nott to discuss this role in more detail - biancagibbs@chadwicknott.co.uk / 07769241524*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

In-House Solicitor

Interim Senior Legal Counsel (12 month FTC) A leading energy company based in South Wales is looking to recruit an Interim Legal Counsel to cover a period of maternity leave. The role is offering remote/hybrid working with office attendance required one day per week. The role will focus on supporting the General Counsel with a broad range of legal matters including general commercial contracts, innovation contracts, IT/Cyber work, data protection and regulatory matters. Applications are sought from England &amp; Wales Qualified Solicitors with a minimum of 3 years PQE who have previous in-house experience. In addition, a strong background in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts is essential, along with the ability to manage a wide range of legal matters including procurement regulations, commercial disputes, property litigation, data protection and IT. Exposure to construction and infrastructure related work would also be beneficial. The role is due to start at short notice and is expected to run for at least 12 months. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large utilities company and to secure a long-term interim assignment with the opportunity to develop your skills further. If you have availability and are interested in finding out more about this role then please contact Bianca Gibbs for further details (t) 0203 096 4463 (m) 07769241524 (e) biancagibbs@chadwicknott.co.uk * At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Interim Senior Legal Counsel (12 month FTC)

Retail Banking lawyer The London Office of a large international bank that is based in the City requires a Retail Banking Lawyer.As a Retail Banking Lawyer, you will act as a subject matter expert on all retail matters for the Bank. This role will involve close working with other members of the team and with the various business lines and departments. This is a highly commercial and interesting role that would suit someone who wants to be at the heart of both the business and legal team working on a range of legal documents to support the wider banking business.Key responsibilities<ul><li>Subject matter lead on all retail matters and all retail products to Personal Banking Department and all the Branch network within the UK, including residential and buy-to-let mortgages, credit cards, and savings accounts</li><li>Subject matter lead on Consumer Duty and attending relevant meetings, and liaising with all key stakeholders including Compliance</li><li>Advise on corporate transactions</li><li>Provide sound legal advice and support to the various departments and stakeholders in the Bank, including senior management, and the Branch network within the UK, relating to retail matters</li><li>Identify need for external counsel where appropriate and allocating work accordingly between in-house and external lawyers, ensuring cost effectiveness</li><li>Responsible for briefing and managing external counsel, ensuring adherence to budget and high-quality work product and deliverables</li><li>Assist on broader, bank-wide legal risk management projects including drafting and implementing relevant policies and procedures</li><li>Ensure prompt reporting and escalation of legal risk and relevant matters to HOD</li><li>Manage competing work priorities and deliver high quality and efficient service to the Bank</li></ul>Requirements<ul><li>Admission in England and Wales</li><li>Solid in-house legal experience in the banking sector</li><li>Experience in lease agreements and commercial property arrangements (desirable although not essential)</li><li>Able to work in-house with a mix of professionals and stakeholders and in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Able to work independently, applying commercial acumen and sound legal judgement</li></ul>This will be a hybrid opportunity requiring 3 days based within the office (City of London)Salary up to 85K + benefits and bonus.If you feel you have the skills and experience to be suitable for this role please send your CV for consideration.*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Retail Banking Lawyer

Legal Counsel A leading energy company based in South Wales is looking to recruit an experienced Legal Counsel to join their highly regarded In-House legal team. This is a hybrid working role with office attendance, in South Wales, required 2 to 3 days per week. The role will focus on supporting the General Counsel with a broad range of legal matters including general commercial contracts, innovation contracts, IT/Cyber work, data protection and regulatory matters. You will be responsible for providing legal advice to a wide range stakeholder across various departments including Business Services, Procurement, Regulation, Health and Safety, Innovation and Net Zero, Human Resources, Claims, Estates and Operations. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Draft, review and negotiate a wide variety of construction documents (NEC, JCT) and commercial agreements and protect the company's legal rights.</li><li>Provide advice on procurement regulations, commercial disputes, property litigation and data protection.</li><li>Update the Company' standard suite of documents.</li><li>Provide legal advice to internal teams as and when requested.</li><li>Collaborate with stakeholders, addressing their concerns while ensuring compliance with legal requirements.</li><li>Ensure the company adheres to relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.</li><li>Provide clarification on legal language or specifications to internal teams.</li><li>Mitigate legal risks associated with contracts and business operations.</li><li>Apply effective risk management techniques and offer proactive advice on possible legal issues.</li><li>Comply with the company's policies in the carrying out of all duties.</li></ul> Applications are sought from England &amp; Wales Qualified Solicitors with a minimum of 5 years PQE who have strong commercial, projects or construction experience gained from working in-house or in private practice firm. You will have excellent client care and communication skills and must be able to work autonomously and produce high quality work. Experience gained within the energy sector or utilities would be beneficial but is not essential. This is fantastic opportunity to join a large utilities company and to develop your skills further working alongside the GC. This is a full-time role, requiring 2-3 days in the office in South Wales and offering a competitive salary, bonus, and excellent benefits on offer. If you feel you have the relevant skills and are interested in this role then please do contact Bianca Gibbs for a confidential discussion. (T) 0203 096 4463 (M) 07769241524 (E) biancagibbs@chadwicknott.co.uk Please also feel free to link in with me on linkedin.com/in/bianca-gibbs-b1642889*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Legal Counsel

Commercial Paralegal My client, a leading research centre, are seeking a Commercial Paralegal to join their successful In-House team. This is a 12-month fixed term contract role, offering hybrid working (2 days remote working). You will work closely with the Head of Legal and Senior Counsel. Day-to-day duties will include, but are not limited to: <ul><li>Review, draft, and negotiate a wide range of cross-border commercial and research contracts with minimal to no direction, while consulting with the Legal Department where appropriate</li><li>Agreements include various matters across a variety of legal disciplines, specific examples include Material Transfer Agreements, Non-disclosure Agreements, contract amendments, collaboration/consortia/co-operation contracts</li><li>Review redlines, formulate legal responses and lead negotiations with counterparties within a tight timeframe</li><li>Communicate advice clearly on a variety of contract and other legal issues</li><li>Provide support and assistance within the Legal Department for all matters</li><li>Support senior members of the Legal Department on all matters where needed</li><li>Assist with management and development of clause language and templates</li><li>Educate stakeholders on sound legal practices and new developments impacting the business</li><li>Assist/Participate in special projects furthering development and embedding of best practices or expanded legal knowledge</li><li>Contribute to the development of innovative working systems and processes to ensure efficiency and best practice in the interactions between the Legal Department and its key stakeholders</li></ul> You must have previous commercial law experience; however, research/science experience would be beneficial. A law degree and LPC is desirable. Proven success in working to tight deadlines, attention to detail, effective time-management and dealing with a large volume of matters will be key to succeeding in this role. This is a full-time role requiring 3 days per week working in Hertfordshire. If you feel you have the skills and are interested in this role then please do contact Bianca Gibbs for a confidential discussion. (t) 0203 096 4463 (m) 07769241524 (e) biancagibbs@chadwicknott.co.uk Please also feel free to link in with me on linkedin.com/in/bianca-gibbs-b1642889*At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Commercial Paralegal

Legal Counsel (Property) A leading multinational specialist social care services provider is looking to appoint a Legal Counsel to join their In-House Legal Team. This is a permanent opportunity for someone who is looking to join a small, close-knit legal team working on a wide range of domestic and international legal matters that arise in a multinational group with an ambitious growth strategy. The role will focus on managing property portfolio transactions, including lease negotiations and renewals, property sale and purchase transactions, lease surrenders, licenses to occupy, Service Level Agreements and other associated agreements. In addition, it will also support the Senior Legal Counsel with general commercial and corporate matters; reviewing, drafting, and amending a wide range of commercial agreements and providing assistance with acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and partnerships. To be considered for this role it is essential that you are an England and Wales Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 4 years PQE gained from working in-house or within a well-regarded firm. A solid background in managing a wide range of commercial property matters is required along To be considered for this role it is essential that you are an England and Wales Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 4 years PQE gained from working in-house or within a well-regarded firm. A solid background in managing a wide range of commercial property matters is required along with broad commercial contracts experience. The ability to effectively manage your own workload, strong communication skills and IT skills are also key. This is a fantastic opportunity for a property lawyer to join a growing business and to broaden their legal expertise further. If this role is of interest, please contact Charlotte Williams at Chadwick Nott - charlottewilliams@chadwicknott.co.uk *At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Legal Counsel (Property)

Legal Counsel A leading multinational specialist social care services provider is looking to appoint a Legal Counsel to join their In-House Legal Team. This is a permanent opportunity for someone who is looking to join a small, close-knit legal team working on a wide range of domestic and international legal matters that arise in a multinational group with an ambitious growth strategy. The role will focus on managing property portfolio transactions, including lease negotiations and renewals, property sale and purchase transactions, lease surrenders, licenses to occupy, Service Level Agreements and other associated agreements. In addition, it will also support the Senior Legal Counsel with general commercial and corporate matters; reviewing, drafting, and amending a wide range of commercial agreements and providing assistance with acquisitions, disposals, joint ventures and partnerships. To be considered for this role it is essential that you are an England and Wales Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 4 years PQE gained from working in-house or within a well-regarded firm. A solid background in managing a wide range of commercial property matters is required along To be considered for this role it is essential that you are an England and Wales Qualified Solicitor with a minimum of 4 years PQE gained from working in-house or within a well-regarded firm. A solid background in managing a wide range of commercial property matters is required along with broad commercial contracts experience. The ability to effectively manage your own workload, strong communication skills and IT skills are also key. This is a fantastic opportunity for a property lawyer to join a growing business and to broaden their legal expertise further. If this role is of interest, please contact Charlotte Williams at Chadwick Nott - charlottewilliams@chadwicknott.co.uk *At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Job title: Commercial Solicitor Location: Reading Salary: £55k-£70k - depending on experience PQE Level: 1-6 Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full-time Our client is a full-service global law firm they are recognised for their knowledge and leading work across all sectors. Despite their size and scope, the firm has a very collegiate environment and invests heavily in training and development, and are now seeking a commercial solicitor for a unique hybrid private practice/in house position. You would be joining a specialist, agile team who are currently assisting on a major 'managed legal service' contract. Reporting to the principal lawyer within the commercial team, you can expect to be involved in a range of tasks, including providing clear and concise legal advice, taking client instructions, working on a wide range of contracts, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, meeting and negotiating with opposing parties, and much more. If you are an ambitious and driven individual with an interest in a rare position with a market-leading UK firm that also serves as an entry-point into the world of in house work, then this role shouldn't be overlooked. For more information on this role or other opportunities within Berkshire or the Southeast in general please do get in touch with Will Webster at Chadwick Nott: Tel: 0117 945 1634 Mob: 0773 370 0509 Email: willwebster@chadwicknott.co.uk *At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Commercial Solicitor - Reading

Job title: Commercial Solicitor Location: Reading Salary: £65k-£73k - depending on experience PQE Level: 3-6 Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: Full-timeOur client is a full-service global law firm they are recognised for their knowledge and leading work across all sectors. Despite their size and scope, the firm has a very collegiate environment and invests heavily in training and development, and are now seeking a commercial solicitor for a unique hybrid private practice/in house position.You would be joining a specialist, agile team who are currently assisting on a major 'managed legal service' contract. Reporting to the principal lawyer within the commercial team, you can expect to be involved in a range of tasks, including providing clear and concise legal advice, taking client instructions, working on a wide range of contracts, drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, meeting and negotiating with opposing parties, and much more.If you are an ambitious and driven individual with an interest in a rare position with a market-leading UK firm that also serves as an entry-point into the world of in house work, then this role shouldn't be overlooked.For more information on this role or other opportunities within Reading or in Berkshire in general please do get in touch with Liam Andrews at Chadwick Nott.(e) liamandrews@chadwicknott.co.uk (m) 07921 895 776(t) 0117 917 1864(l) www.linkedin.com/in/liamandrews-legalrecruitment *At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

Commercial Solicitor

Commercial Contracts - remote working This is an exciting new opportunity for a Commercial Contracts Senior Associate to join this leading international firm. You will be part of a specialist team working for one client as a core part of its legal function, enabling you to gain a deeper understanding of the client's business and a closer working relationship with the in-house team. Whilst this is a dedicated team, you will work alongside the UK band 1 ranked department and benefit from all of their team training. The work will encompass commercial contracts, technology and outsourcing agreements, third party supplier arrangements and other contracts relating to its business operations. This will include drafting, reviewing and negotiating contracts as well as providing advice on contract or other queries. You will work closely with other members of this dedicated team as well as the in-house legal function of the client. The department has a positive teamwork ethic and a first class client management approach. A commitment to deliver high-quality focused services to clients is essential, as is maintaining and developing relationships. Due to the single client focus and the nature of the team, there is flexibility in working hours and applications are welcome from those looking for full-time or part-time work. The role can be 100% remote. For more information, please contact Kate Sinclair at Chadwick Nott on: 0121 200 5578 dl 07921 001235 katesinclair@chadwicknott.co.uk *At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.*

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