Legal Counsel – Commercial 2 PQE (12 month Fixed Term Contract) Leeds | Hybrid Working Competitive Salary & Benefits Package Haggerty Jaques is excited to be supporting this household name in its search for a Legal Counsel to join its highly regarded in-house legal team on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a high profile role within one of the largest in-house legal teams in the North. Why Join? By joining this legal team, you’ll be exposed to some of the most interesting and varied work in the market for one of the biggest businesses in the country. You will enjoy close and regular contact with senior stakeholders across the business and your advice will feed into strategic projects. Every day brings fresh challenges, making this an exciting and dynamic role for a lawyer who thrives in a fast-moving environment. With a focus on innovation and digitalisation, the business is constantly evolving and embracing the latest legal tech tools. What You’ll Be Doing This dynamic role will involve you: Providing practical and commercially focused legal advice across key areas of the business, often with a technology focus Advising on the best ways to structure commercial arrangements, including those involving logistics, with external suppliers Managing relationships with external legal advisers Engaging with stakeholders across departments, including Cyber Security, Privacy, Finance, and Data Protection The Ideal Candidate You’ll be a Commercial lawyer with around 2 PQE (or equivalent experience), a strong background in commercial contracts, and the ability to join the business on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract. This role would suit someone who is proactive, likes dealing with stakeholders, and isn’t afraid to get involved in new projects. What You’ll Get in Return This role comes with a fantastic package, including: Car or car allowance Generous pension scheme Private healthcare Corporate discounts Discretionary bonus Hybrid working (two days per week from home) Free parking and excellent transport links The team operates a hybrid working model, with at least three office days per week at modern offices in central Leeds where there are great on-site facilities. Any references to PQE/years’ experience in our adverts are included purely as a guide and should not preclude candidates who believe they have the requisite skills and experience from applying.