Commercial Solicitor | In-house Legal Counsel
Cheshire | 4 days per week | FTE equivalent c.£85,000
A genuinely interesting in-house opportunity combining commercial law, innovation and the transition to Net Zero.
The Client
Sacco Mann is working in partnership with major organisations across the energy industry, a business plays an important role in identifying, developing and supporting innovative technologies and solutions that will help shape the future of energy and accelerate the transition towards Net Zero.
It's an organisation with a clear purpose, a collaborative outlook and a strong sense of what it wants to achieve. Importantly, it also has a positive and supportive working culture, where people are approachable, relationships matter and the contribution of the legal function is genuinely valued. A role now exists that would suit a UK qualified Solicitor who is looking to combine interesting commercial work with the chance to contribute to an organisation doing something meaningful within an important and rapidly evolving sector.
The Role
Working closely with the senior leadership team, you'll take responsibility and accountability for the day-to-day legal affairs of the organisation, providing practical, commercially focused advice across a varied range of business activities.
This is a broad in-house position where you'll enjoy considerable autonomy and ownership, working alongside colleagues and external stakeholders to support projects, partnerships and commercial initiatives and the work will include:
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a variety of commercial agreements, including project investment agreements, collaboration agreements, supply chain contracts, IT agreements, NDAs and confidentiality agreements.
- Advising on intellectual property matters, including the protection, ownership, assignment and licensing of IP.
- Supporting corporate governance, including the preparation of Board minutes and related documentation.
- Supporting compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and internal policies, including GDPR, anti-bribery and corporate governance requirements.
- Managing contract administration, execution processes and the ongoing development of templates, procedures and contract management systems.
- Providing advice and guidance to colleagues across the organisation, helping ensure legal considerations are understood and appropriately managed.
- Supporting HR and employment-related processes, maintaining company policies and the employee handbook.
- Managing external legal advisers and assisting with any disputes or litigation matters that arise.
It's a role that offers responsibility and accountability, but without the need for an elaborate title or corporate hierarchy. The successful person will simply be someone who enjoys getting things done, building relationships and providing good, sensible legal advice.
The Person
We're looking for a down-to-earth, commercially minded solicitor with at least 3 years PQE gained in the UK, with solid experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial contracts. You’re likely to have some exposure to corporate, intellectual property and general commercial matters and have the confidence to manage legal matters independently and provide pragmatic, commercially aware advice – combining sound technical ability with a practical, personable approach
Above all, we're interested in someone who is personable, proactive and comfortable rolling up their sleeves. You won't be precious about job titles or boundaries; you'll simply take pride in doing a good job, supporting the business and becoming a trusted colleague.
Benefits
Salary: £85,000 FTE
10% employer pension contribution.
Private medical insurance.
25 days' annual leave (pro rata), with the option to purchase additional holiday.
Payment of professional subscriptions.
Flexible working hours.
Hybrid working, with three days per week expected in the office.
Working arrangements: Four days per week, with three days preferably office-based. The position is based in the North West, with some flexibility around working arrangements.
This is a rare opportunity to secure a rewarding part-time in-house position offering a good level of responsibility, interesting commercial work and the chance to work for an organisation with a genuine purpose. For a confidential discussion, please contact Steve.Shakespeare@Saccomann.com or call his DL 0113 467 9789 for a confidential conversation.