Job Description

Join a fast-growing software business as their first Legal Counsel reporting into a supportive, experienced and down-to-earth Head of Legal.
It's a rare opportunity to join a business at a pivotal growth stage, taking on a broad scope of work and supporting the business and key stakeholders on major projects.
The role:
This is a varied role, focused on drafting reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts, as well as advising on other matters such as IP, data, ESG, and corporate.
You will be supported by a brilliant Head of Legal, and work closely with key stakeholders to help drive business growth.
This role would suit a private practice lawyer making their first step in-house, or an existing Legal Counsel looking to join a growing, dynamic business.
The opportunity offers an attractive package, direct mentorship from an experienced Head of Legal, and a fully remote setup (with quarterly meet ups in their head office).
About you:
UK-qualified lawyer with 1-2 years PQE
Must be comfortable drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
Able to work in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
Have a desire to push outside of your comfort zone and develop your career
Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to call directly for a confidential discussion.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
Company
BCL Legal - we are 100% focussed on finding the best lawyers on the market for leading companies based in England

• Every day since 2003 we have been building our knowledge of which lawyers exist in the market for permanent and temporary requirements.
• Over 8,000 'commercial lawyers' have asked us to assist them with their career- our expertise is knowing who to call upon for each role that we assist.
• True experts in our field, with over 2,200 lawyers, company secretaries and compliance professionals placed in-house across the UK since 2003.
• Each consultant focuses on a particular location, which allows us to truly get to know the lawyers, legal teams and businesses in great detail.
• Unique involvement with the in-house legal community through free CPD seminars

and other added value products. * Professional and caring consultants who look to build long term relationships with both clients and candidate lawyers.
Some of the organisations we have assisted:

• Arriva
• Asda
• BAE Systems
• Bannatyne
• Bet365
• Bupa
• DHL
• Elior
• Hermes Parcelnet
• Holland & Barrett
• Ilke Homes
• LEVC
• London Luton Airport
• Mercedes Benz
• Michelin
• Molson Coors
• Rolls Royce
• Sodexo
• Zuto

To discuss your career in more detail and to find out about the positions we're working on, please contact Mark Levine, Craig Wilson, Alison McKee, Tom Fleet, Josh Mcconnell or Ray Birkett.
Offices in Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds.
Company info Website Telephone 0161 819 7475 Location Lancaster Buildings
3rd Floor, 77 Deansgate
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M3 2BW
United Kingdom
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