In house Legal Counsel - In-House | Global Engineering Group | UK
An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a lawyer to join the established UK legal function of a successful, international high-tech engineering group. This is an ideal first move in-house for a commercially minded lawyer seeking broad exposure and genuine career progression within a global business operating across multiple jurisdictions.
The Opportunity
Reporting into senior leadership within a well-established legal team, you will provide business-aligned legal support across a diverse range of matters, including:
- Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (supply, distribution, procurement, development and bespoke agreements)
- Advising on corporate governance, board documentation and internal policies
- Supporting M&A transactions, including due diligence and transaction documents
- Providing guidance on compliance, GDPR and risk management frameworks
- Assisting with commercial property matters (leases, licences, easements)
- Managing disputes from initial assessment through to litigation readiness
- Liaising with and managing external counsel across multiple jurisdictions
This is a broad, hands‑on in-house role offering real responsibility, international exposure and the opportunity to develop into a trusted legal adviser to the business.
About You
You will be:
- A UK qualified Solicitor (1‑4 PQE)
- Experienced in commercial contract drafting and negotiation
- Commercially astute, pragmatic and solutions-focused
- Confident advising internal stakeholders on legal risk
- Organised and capable of managing multiple workstreams
Experience in commercial property, M&A or cross-border matters would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why Apply?
This role offers:
- Excellent exposure across commercial, corporate, compliance and dispute resolution work
- International scope and cross‑functional collaboration
- Strong long‑term career development potential
- A supportive, forward‑thinking legal environment embracing digital transformation
For solicitors seeking a broad in‑house legal counsel role with genuine progression prospects, this represents an excellent career move.
BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.
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