In-House Counsel

In House Counsel 3-8 years PQE sought for an exceptionally broad and varied commercial role based in Surrey. This company deals with household names in the automotive industry and they are looking to recruit in line with their plans of significant growth.

In the last 3 - 4 years, this company has grown from £900 million turnover to now £3 billion and they are considered to have a monopoly in the vehicle marketplace industry. This company are heavy hitting, commercially minded and ambitious to disrupt the market further.

The company

This company have a very strong UK / international presence specialising in automotive manufacturing and distribution industry. They have offices and sites in almost every single major city in the UK and they are considered pioneers and industry leaders in their field. The company has a very flat management structure creating an entrepreneurial feel which is very hard to find in companies of their size. As a result, their fluidity has created a work-life balance focussed culture.

This company deals with a broad variety of clients, ranging from some of the worlds largest car manufactures to local SME's meaning no day is ever the same for the legal team in this company.

They promote a very approachable, dynamic and hands on culture which is epitomised the recent successes the team have had. The company has thrived despite covid-19 they have recorded an increase in efficiency over Q2 of 2020 as a result of their established working from home policies.

The team is spearheaded by nationally recognised lawyers, including ex-partners from international top 40 legal practices. The team consists of heavy hitting lawyers who are commercially minded but equally are approachable and who trained / have worked at leading regional / city practices

The role

This company are seeking a Commercial Lawyer to join a growing legal offering based in Farnham, Surrey.

You will be working in a team of 3-4 based in Farnham, dealing with a broad variety of Commercial matters including Commercial Contracts, Regulatory Matters, Data Protection, GDPR, Supplier Agreements and much more. This is a broad commercial role of which, no day is ever the same due to the variety of clients this company works with
You will be gaining broad caseload exposure in this position and you will be reporting to the Senior Counsel in this along with an established and highly experience team lawyers.

You will be expected to keep up to date with relevant / industry developments relating to the manufacturing sector. There will be an emphasis on home working in light of covid-19.

Requirements

• You will be a Commercial Solicitor and you will be 3-9 years PQE.

• You will have a strong sense of commercial acumen and you will have experience of working autonomously

• You will be driven, enthusiastic and enjoy variety.

Whats on offer?

• An above market rate salary coupled with excellent benefits

• An opportunity to work within a flexible, international organisation where you will be working alongside ex-partners of Top 50 international practices

• A flexible working pattern dependant on your preferences

This is a unique commercial lawyer opportunity to join a globally recognised brand based in Farnham, Surrey,