Commercial Legal Counsel

West Midlands – £70,000

Role – Commercial Legal Counsel
Background – Commercial Contracts
Salary - up to £75K
Location - West Midlands
Working Pattern – 60% office based
Hours – Full Time Permanent
 
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a 3+ PQE Qualified Solicitor with a Commercial law background. A background in IT/Telecoms would be advantageous but not essential. 
 
Candidate profile -

• Offer pragmatic and commercial legal advice to the growing UK business.
• Strong background in commercial contract drafting of all sizes. Negotiate where required with external clients and suppliers.
• The candidate must be confident to work independently and although guidance can be given a level of confidence is required.
• Provide support to senior stakeholders across the Group, ensuring decision making is made in a commercial fashion and legal advice is followed through.
• Support other team members where required with any 'ad hoc' legal assignments.

 
Role Requirements:

• Minimum 3+ PQE in Commercial Law based in the UK.
• In-House experience is not required, 
• IT/Telecoms and SaaS experience would be desirable but not essential,
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy is essential,
• Ability to work autonomously and handle multiple tasks in a fast paced environment,
• Work as part of a UK wide legal team in various locations.

Contact Huw Flanagan-Roberts at Douglas Scott immediately to discover further details of this opportunity.