Legal Counsel

About the role

Join a leading industrial and manufacturing organisation as an in‑house Legal Counsel based in Manchester. You will provide expert legal advice across commercial, project and supply‑chain matters, supporting a collaborative and high‑performance environment.

Key responsibilities

• Draft and prepare a range of commercial agreements, including NDAs, supply‑chain contracts, licensing and confidentiality agreements.
• Work closely with cross‑functional teams such as supply chain, procurement, commercial and finance.
• Provide legal counsel to internal stakeholders, mitigate legal risk and ensure compliance with internal governance frameworks, laws and regulations.

Required profile

• Qualified Solicitor with in‑house experience.
• Strong academic background, preferably with experience in the industrial/manufacturing sector.
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills for commercial agreements.
• Pragmatic, commercial mindset and strong communication abilities.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary between £65,000 and £85,000 per year (DOE).
• Bonus up to 12.5% of base salary.
• Life assurance, income protection and private medical insurance.