In house Legal Counsel

Company: BCL Legal In-House
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Location: South Yorkshire
Job Description:

In house Legal Counsel – In-House | Global Engineering Group | UK

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a lawyer to join the established UK legal function of a successful, international high-tech engineering group. This is an ideal first move in-house for a commercially minded lawyer seeking broad exposure and genuine career progression within a global business operating across multiple jurisdictions.

The Opportunity

Reporting into senior leadership within a well-established legal team, you will provide business-aligned legal support across a diverse range of matters, including:

  • Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (supply, distribution, procurement, development and bespoke agreements)
  • Advising on corporate governance, board documentation and internal policies
  • Supporting M&A transactions, including due diligence and transaction documents
  • Providing guidance on compliance, GDPR and risk management frameworks
  • Assisting with commercial property matters (leases, licences, easements)
  • Managing disputes from initial assessment through to litigation readiness
  • Liaising with and managing external counsel across multiple jurisdictions

This is a broad, hands-on in-house role offering real responsibility, international exposure and the opportunity to develop into a trusted legal adviser to the business.

About You

You will be:

  • A UK qualified Solicitor (1-4 PQE)
  • Experienced in commercial contract drafting and negotiation
  • Commercially astute, pragmatic and solutions-focused
  • Confident advising internal stakeholders on legal risk
  • Organised and capable of managing multiple workstreams
  • Experience in commercial property, M&A or cross-border matters would be advantageous but is not essential.

Why Apply?

This role offers:

  • Excellent exposure across commercial, corporate, compliance and dispute resolution work
  • International scope and cross-functional collaboration
  • Strong long-term career development potential
  • A supportive, forward-thinking legal environment embracing digital transformation

For solicitors seeking a broad in-house legal counsel role with genuine progression prospects, this represents an excellent career move.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.

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Posted: March 14th, 2026