Senior Legal Counsel

Job Description New opportunity with a growing services business in ManchesterRole: Senior Legal CounselSalary: 70k + 10% BonusHybrid WorkingIn this position, you will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, helping them navigate legal and regulatory requirements with confidence. You will take ownership of a broad range of legal matters, from complex contract negotiations to risk management and governance, operating with a high degree of autonomy.This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior legal position where you can influence how legal support is delivered across a growing organisation. Youll play a central role in shaping processes, supporting key decisions and helping the business operate with confidence.Role Working closely with the Director of Legal, you'll provide support across a number of key business areas. A flavour:Prepare, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including service contracts, frameworks, partnership agreements and confidentiality agreementsIdentify potential legal risks and provide balanced, practical solutions to manage themSupport internal teams with understanding contractual obligations and reducing exposure to disputesContribute to tenders, bids and proposals to ensure submissions are compliant and competitiveAssist in strengthening governance structures and supporting board-level processes where requiredDevelop and refine internal legal policies, procedures and compliance frameworksWork collaboratively with teams including Procurement, Finance, Sales and OperationsYouA background in service led industry such as outsourcing is desirable but not essentialUK Qualified Commercial Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years PQE Experience of drafting and negotiating commercial contractsConfident working independently and managing multiple priorities effectivelyPractical and commercially aware, with the ability to balance legal considerations with business needsExcellent communication skills, able to explain legal matters in a straightforward and accessible wayExperience working with and advising senior stakeholdersGet in touch with Nick Barrass to discuss further details

Created: 2026-04-30