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Senior Legal Counsel - FTC 6 Months - 6+ PQE

South Yorkshire Temporary £75,000 - £100,000 per year View Job Description
The Legal Counsel in South Yorkshire will deliver a full range of legal support across contracts, sales, procurement, data protection, employment, health & safety, and manage panel firms on more complex matters.
  • Broad legal remit across commercial, employment & H&S
  • £75-100K + flexible 2-3 days in office

About Our Client

Our client is a nationally significant industrial manufacturer, employing thousands across the UK. With a proud heritage and major backing from international investors, they're a cornerstone of the UK's supply chain. Operating at large scale and undergoing strategic transformation, they offer a people-focused culture with investment in employee wellbeing and development. Benefits include generous holiday, private medical cover, employer pension, and a range of family-friendly perks.

Job Description

The Legal Counsel will be:

  • Advising on commercial contracts; sales, procurement, supply chain (international and domestic)
  • Providing proactive commercial and sales support
  • Managing data protection compliance (UK GDPR, DPIAs)
  • Handling initial employment matters
  • Advising on health and safety legal frameworks
  • Working with panel firms on litigation/complex issues
  • Supporting risk/opportunity assessment across operations
  • Reporting to senior leadership

The Successful Applicant

The Legal Counsel should be:

  • A solicitor (or equivalent) with 6+ years PQE
  • Skilled in drafting & negotiating commercial agreements
  • Ideally, with international contract experience
  • Confident with data protection and employment matters
  • Able to manage external firms and drive in-house projects
  • Comfortable working autonomously and delivering at pace
  • Strong communicator with solid stakeholder management

What's on Offer

  • Fixed-term 6-month contract, immediate start
  • Salary between £75-100k, depending on experience
  • Hybrid working: 2-3 days/week in South Yorkshire office
  • Excellent benefits: private medical, 35 days' holiday, pension
  • Be part of a high-impact, nationally significant manufacturer
  • Work in a collaborative, fast-evolving legal function



If you're an experienced Legal Counsel, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.

Contact
Michael Bailey
Quote job ref
JN-072025-6792064
Phone number
+441132437739

Job summary

Job function
Legal
Subsector
Commercial
Sector
Business Services
Location
South Yorkshire
Contract type
Temporary
Consultant name
Michael Bailey
Consultant phone
+441132437739
Job reference
JN-072025-6792064