Job Description

Job details

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Date posted

20/05/2025

Application closing date

30/06/2025

Location

Scunthorpe

Salary

Package

Contractual hours

36.5

Basis

Full time

Job description

Role

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Legal Council

Salary -

Competitive

Location -

Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire, DN16 1XA

Pattern of Work -

36.5 Monday - Friday days

Package -

Company Car plus benefits

What you need to know about the role

British Steel is looking for a Legal Counsel to join our Business Services Function and work closely with the Legal Director. As the steel industry evolves, we're embracing change and innovation. Our steel has played a vital role in shaping breathtaking, iconic structures worldwide, enhancing travel, dining, and leisure experiences. This legacy makes British Steel a unique company and an excellent place to grow your career.



This role is ideal for a mid-level legal professional with at least three years of post-qualification experience (PQE). It offers a dynamic environment where you can apply and expand your expertise within a company undergoing exciting transformation.



The role is primarily focuses on commercial and corporate law, though experience in other relevant practice areas will also be considered. It offers a diverse legal scope, allowing you to apply your expertise to a range of challenges within a dynamic industry.

Key Responsibilities

Include but are not limited to;

As Legal Counsel at British Steel, you will work closely with the Legal Director, providing expert advice across a broad spectrum of commercial legal matters and corporate support functions. Your role will include but is not limited to;

Negotiating and advising

on diverse commercial transactions.

Drafting and reviewing

a range of contractual documents, including sale and purchase agreements, IP licenses, and confidentiality agreements.

Managing early-stage disputes

and collaborating with external counsel on litigation matters.

Supporting key departments

such as estates, HR, finance, and R&D on legal concerns.

Overseeing external advisers

to ensure high-quality service and cost efficiency.

Monitoring legal and regulatory changes

and delivering training to enhance business practices.

Contributing to compliance efforts

to uphold standards.

Understanding and enforcing company policies,

with responsibility for maintaining the legal framework where required.

This role offers a dynamic legal challenge within an industry that is evolving, making it a great opportunity for career development.

This position is primarily based at our integrated steelworks in Scunthorpe, though there may be flexibility to work from other locations or in a hybrid capacity, depending on business needs.

What we need to know about you

This role presents an exciting opportunity for a qualified legal professional licensed to practice in England and Wales. You should have solid experience in key aspects of company and commercial law, with previous in-house experience being advantageous but not essential. Ideally, you will have worked across multiple jurisdictions and practice areas.

Strong communication skills are vital, as you'll collaborate with colleagues across all levels and disciplines within the organization. Given the scale and complexity of British Steel, legal challenges are diverse and technically demanding, requiring sound judgment and innovative problem-solving abilities.

This is your chance to apply your expertise to help shape the transformation of a company with a rich history and heritage--bringing your skills to a business that continues to evolve and lead in the industry.

What we can offer you

We know our employees are our greatest asset and alongside the great benefits packages we offer, we continue to invest in their careers by providing a huge range of training and development opportunities.




Whatever your stage in life, you'll find a range of benefits to complement your work-life balance. The benefits you'll enjoy include:
Defined contribution company pension scheme 27 personal annual leave days + statutory bank holidays Life Assurance A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply health Employee Assistance Programme Standby and call-out payments Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

What you need to know about us

British Steel is a leading European steel manufacturer, supplying premium long products around the world.



We take great pride in our history and heritage. Not many companies can claim to have generations of families dedicating their working lives to one company, one industry. Steel gets into your blood, and this drives the passion of our people. And these 2 values deliver our third value of performance - making the products our customers want now and in the future.

British Steel has a bright future and we want you to be part of it.

British Steel is an armed forces friendly company, and we actively encourage applications from ex-Armed Forces Personnel, Reservists, Armed Forces Veterans and military spouses/partners.

For more information about us and our journey please visit - www.britishsteel.co.uk.

How to apply

Internal candidates please apply for this role by logging in to your ESS account.



External candidates can apply by clicking on the 'apply online' button.