Job Title: Legal Counsel
We are seeking a Legal Counsel to join our team, reporting directly to our Head of Legal. You will work within a small, established team providing a wide range of legal services both internally and externally.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide commercially focused legal advice on commercial contracts with customers, suppliers, and other key stakeholders.
2. Draft, review, and negotiate a variety of commercial contracts.
3. Assist with company secretarial duties.
4. Support regulatory and compliance matters.
5. Stay updated on legislation relevant to the company's activities.
What We're Looking For:
* Qualified from any UK jurisdiction.
* 2+ years PQE in private practice or in-house, preferably in Commercial or Corporate law.
* Experience in commercial property is advantageous.
* Strong communication skills, capable of providing appropriate advice at all levels within the organization.
* Ability to work independently and prioritize a varied workload.
* Full UK working rights are essential.
What We Offer:
At Forth Ports, we value our people and foster a flexible, open, and friendly working culture, with an average employee tenure exceeding 10 years. We offer:
* A competitive salary, reviewed annually.
* Life Assurance.
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for employees and their families.
* Generous annual leave entitlement.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Attractive Family-Friendly Policies.
* On-site free parking.
* Employee discount platform for UK-wide restaurants, car rentals, and holidays.
* GymFlex health club memberships.
We are an equal opportunities employer and consider all applications regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.
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