Senior Legal Counsel

Michael Page

  • Oxford
  • £85,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
  • Apply easily
The Senior Legal Counsel will provide expert legal support to the industrial/manufacturing sector, ensuring compliance and mitigating risks. This role is based in Oxford and focuses on delivering strategic guidance on commercial contracts and legal matters.
  • Provide legal advice across a range of matters including mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, commercial contracts (sales and procurement), intellectual property, information technology, and litigation, with minimal supervision.
  • Advise on general property matters & leases, this excludes any conveyancing and complex specialist real estate matters, which are outsourced.
  • Support senior legal leadership in reviewing tenders and contracts for various business units.
  • Apply sound legal and commercial judgement to proposed transactions, partnerships, and compliance-related matters.
  • Manage external legal counsel to ensure timely, cost-effective advice within budget constraints.
  • Offer strategic guidance to operational teams on dispute resolution prior to formal legal proceedings.
  • Ideally, provide regulatory advice including international trade controls and data privacy compliance.
Opportunity to join an international manufacturing businessTo be a part of a business involved in EV and SustainabilityMust be a qualified solicitor or barrister in the UK (or a common law jurisdiction), with a minimum of 8-10 years post-qualification experience, including in-house legal experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.Proven ability to work under pressure, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines independently or collaboratively within a team.Demonstrated expertise in key legal areas including:
  • Mergers & acquisitions
  • Corporate law
  • Property and construction law
  • Commercial contracts (sales and procurement)
  • Intellectual property
  • Information technology
  • Data security
  • Litigation
Excellent skills in structuring, drafting, and negotiating legal documents.Capable of managing a substantial workload in a fast-paced environment.Able to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non-legal stakeholders.Experience in developing risk-based legal solutions to support complex business transactions.Our client is a well-established international organisation operating within the industrial/manufacturing sector. They are recognised for their commitment to innovation and delivering high-quality solutions across their operations.
  • Competitive base salary and bonus.
  • Hybrid working of two days in the office in Oxford.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including pension contributions and health coverage.
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth within a respected organisation.

Michael Page