Legal Counsel

Job title:

Legal Counsel

Company

BCL Legal

Job description

Legal Counsel – Commercial Contracts | Technology Services | Hybrid | ManchesterAre you a UK-qualified solicitor with a passion for commercial contracts and a flair for translating complex legal matters into business clarity?Join a fast-paced, agile business that is helping households save money through innovative partnerships and smart solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to become part of a collaborative in-house legal team where your work will directly shape commercial success.Based in Manchester, this hybrid role offers the chance to work on high-value commercial contracts whist enjoying the flexibility of two days in the office each week.The Role: Legal CounselAs Legal Counsel, you’ll play a key role in supporting the business across a broad range of commercial legal matters. You’ll draft, review and negotiate contracts that underpin strategic partnerships, supplier relationships, and marketing initiatives. You’ll also collaborate closely with legal colleagues, and procurement, commercial, and data protection teams to deliver smart, compliant solutions that support growth and innovation.More specifically, as Legal Counsel you will:– Draft, review, and negotiate high-impact B2B, supplier, and marketing contracts;
– Advise on customer-facing legal issues and resolving complaints;
– Support the procurement, commercial, and data protection teams;
– Manage external counsel and simplify complex legal advice to stakeholders;
– Lead contract training and maintenance of precedents;
– Oversee the contract lifecycle via Docusign CMS;
– Contribute to governance reporting and cross-functional projects;
– And, support the GC and other senior team members on other ad hoc matters.What You’ll Bring:– UK-qualified solicitor with 2+ years’ commercial contracts experience;
– Proven experience drafting, reviewing and advising on commercial contracts;
– Excellent negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills;
– Commercial awareness and a proactive, collaborative mindset.Desirable experience:– Previous in-house legal experience;
– Exposure to marketing or technology contracts.Why Apply?This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company that is focused on delivering valuable consumer services through innovative partnerships and smart solutions.You’ll be part of a supportive legal team that values collaboration, initiative, and continuous improvement. You will also have room to grow and develop, whilst having experienced legal colleagues to call upon when required.CompanyBCL 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
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Expected salary

£55000 – 65000 per year

Location

Greater Manchester

Job date

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 22:00:25 GMT

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