Legal Counsel

We are looking to appoint a Legal Counsel with a strong commercial law background to join our well-established legal team. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to join a team responsible for a broad range of operational legal work across the Global business. The successful candidate will provide commercial legal advice, engaging with projects that include the full range of in-house legal work while advising stakeholders across the business. We value approachability, proactive problem-solving, and commerciality.

• The role is based at our Head Office in South Shields and the expectation is 4 days in the office and 1 day of home-working., Provide clear, practical commercial legal advice across the Global business.
• Engage with projects covering the full range of in-house legal work. This includes global supplier and distribution agreements, Talent and influencer agreements, International Intellectual property protection and many more.
• Advise and liaise with diverse stakeholders across the organisation.
• Manage multiple priorities with confidence in a fast-paced environment.
• Contribute to a supportive team environment where proactive problem-solving is a priority.
  
  Qualifications: UK Qualified Solicitor with substantial experience in Commercial Law.
• Experience: Commercial legal experience (post-qualification) in either a law firm or in-house.
• PQE Range: While 2-3 years PQE is ideal, we are happy to consider candidates outside this range who can demonstrate the required skills (e.g., newly qualified with relevant pre-qualification experience).
• Commercial Acumen: Strong commercial awareness with a proactive, solutions-focused approach.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, capable of working effectively within a team.
  
  Discretionary Company bonus scheme
• Staff discount
• Staff shop
• Healthcare cash plan
• 25 days holiday as standard increasing with length of service plus bank holidays
• Access to training and development activities to support your career development
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised canteen
• Operate hybrid & flexible working
• 4pm finish on a Friday
• Wellbeing support
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Reward & Recognition Program
• Length of Service Rewards
Note: In the event that a sufficient volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested