Legal Counsel - North West

  • Location:

    North West

  • Discipline:

    Qualified

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Published:

    19-08-2025

  • Expiry date:

    02-09-2025

  • Reference:

    562

The Company
Sacco Mann is once again working with a high-profile brand that remains a leader in its field. Now part of a global business, the sizable European operation is largely run from the UK, based out of their North West site. This is a flexible and employee-oriented employer, and hybrid working is offered with 2 days a week required from their UK HQ, which is commutable from Lancashire, Merseyside, Manchester, and Cheshire.

The Role 
Supporting senior counsels with drafting, reviewing, and interpreting contracts arising from commercial, R&D, IS, engineering, and procurement team activities – you can expect to be a visible and integral advisor to key stakeholders, as well as liaising with members of the European legal team and the wider group.

Ideally, you'll have at least 3 years PQE with proven experience in negotiating, amending and drafting commercial agreements, along with a demonstrable desire to work in-house. You’ll have outstanding commercial acumen, strong communication skills and a willingness to take ownership of your own caseload. 

The Person
You’ll be a confident and personable individual who is likely to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Supervision is available from the existing small and friendly team, but it is expected that you’ll be someone who enjoys taking responsibility and accountability. You will not be micro-managed!!

The Package
•    Competitive salary aligned with your experience
•    25 days holiday per annum plus declared public holidays
•    Holiday Purchase Scheme (purchase up to 5 additional days per year)
•    Private Healthcare Plan
•    Car Subsidy Allowance 
•    Management Bonus Scheme – pays up to 20% of basic salary, based on business targets and not guaranteed

This is a newly created position that offers a genuinely exciting caseload for an international team player at the forefront of significant manufacturing innovation, which is heavily patented. For a confidential conversation, please do contact steve.shakespeare@saccomann.com (exclusively retained) or call his DL 0113 467 9789.


 

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