In-House Counsel

Company: Outsource UK
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Location: Warton
Job Description:

Legal Council

12 Month Contract – 37 hours per week

Based: Warton and Samlesbury

Working arrangements: 3 days on site per week

Hourly rate: £75.00 PAYE or £98.91 Umbrella inside IR35

Overview

BAE Systems is looking for a Legal Counsel to join the Air Operations team. You will act as a trusted legal partner to the business, providing clear and practical advice across complex defence programmes.

You will support high profile work across platforms such as fast jet and future air programmes. You will be part of a global legal function and work closely with senior stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities

  • Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts with customers and partners
  • Providing clear legal advice that supports delivery and manages risk
  • Supporting compliance across areas such as export control, procurement and product safety
  • Identifying and managing legal risks early
  • Supporting dispute resolution and helping drive practical outcomes
  • Working closely with internal stakeholders and the wider legal team

Skills & Experience:

  • Qualified solicitor or barrister in the UK
  • Experience in a commercial legal environment
  • Strong technical legal knowledge with the ability to apply it in practice
  • Clear communication skills and ability to simplify complex issues
  • Confidence working with senior stakeholders and taking ownership

Clearance: Eligible for SC CLEARANCE

If you would like to be considered for this role please don’t hesitate to click apply or call Levi Jackson on 0161 694 9192 for more information.

Inclusion statement

Outsource UK is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. You’ll receive consideration for your application without regard to race, religion or belief, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, or age.

Posted: May 25th, 2026