In-House legal counsel – Corporate – Carlisle/Edinburgh

Job Reference: CW 55964_1709655224Region: CumbriaType: PermanentRecruiter: Charlotte WillsIn-House Group legal counsel – Corporate Solicitor – Carlisle/EdinburghJoin an esteemed team and a respected entity within the industry, our client is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of legal compliance and ethical conduct. We are currently partnering with our client in their search for an exceptional General Counsel to significantly enhance their legal capabilities. This In-House Corporate Lawyer role offers a unique opportunity to play a pivotal role in ensuring legal compliance, providing expert counsel, and facilitating strategic business development initiatives.CORE AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITYProvide expert and strategic legal advice to Board executives and senior management.Set internal governance policies and manage the impact of external factors.Consult and handle all corporate legal processes (e.g. acquisitions, compliance issues, transactions, agreements etc)Create associations of trust and respect with key external parties (regulators, external counsel, politicians, clients, landlords)Draft agreements that minimise risks and maximise legal rights.Deal with complex, significant matters that cut across legal and related areas.Structure, draft and review reports and other legal documents.Keep abreast of legislative changes.Meet legal objectives.REQUIREMENTS AND SKILLSProven general counselling experience in business environment, with sound commercial awareness.Project management and property experienceOverall broad legal knowledge (corporate law, litigations, labour law, etc)In-depth understanding of how legal issues affect organisations.Ability to develop legal strategy and objectives.High degree of professional ethics, integrity, and gravitas.Excellent judgement and analytical skills.First class interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to anticipate legal issues or risks and to “see around the corner”.Degree in Law, preferable dual Scots and English qualified.Apply below or contact Charlotte at Austen Lloyd as soon as possible, quoting Ref:CW 55964 (In-House Group legal counsel – Corporate Solicitor)Solicitor Vacancies Law Lawyer Jobs Reference CW 55964 (In-House Group legal counsel – Corporate Solicitor) Austen Lloyd Limited is a Specialist Legal Recruitment Agency. Please note: our advertisements may use PQE levels purely as a guide, however we would be happy to consider applications from all candidates who can demonstrate the skills needed to perform the role.