Are you an experienced in-house commercial counsel looking for your next contract? We are working with a well known West Midlands based PLC looking for additional legal resource due to an increase in complex, interesting project work. Joining a collaborative team you will be comfortable handling a broad range of commercial matters including procurement, IT contracts, terms of business, data protection and other more general BAU agreements as well has managing potential disputes. You will take a proactive approach to relationship building and help to drive further efficiency, continuing the good work of the existing team. The ideal candidate will have a wealth of commercial contracts experience ideally gained in-house in a regulated environment, be comfortable working autonomously however is a natural team player. The role is for a period of 3-6 months initially and will of course be largely home based so location is flexible (Although HO is West Midlands/Staffordshire) The role can either be temporary day-rate (c.£450 pd) or on a FTC basis. Get in touch to hear more #LI-JC1 By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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Legal Counsel - NQ-3+ years PQE (or equivalent) £45-£48k + bonus Working for the UK arm of a privately owned US company, our client supports customers right across the manufacturing, supply chain and logistics sectors. Joining a supportive team of 3 in the UK & Eire Legal team, you will provide commercial legal support right across the business. You main duties will include - - Drafting, reviewing, negotiating and advising on a variety of complex commercial contracts such as procurement agreements, hire agreements, sales agreements, service level agreements. - Managing the tender process across the private and public sector - Supporting on legal compliance and data protection matters. - Supporting on project finance arrangements and JV agreements The ideal candidate will ha gained commercial contracts experience in private private perhaps with a secondment or two and now be looking to build their career in-house. Alternatively you may have begun your career in industry but now looking to build your personal profile as part of a fast paced, high performing organisation. Based in West Midlands/Staffordshire there is agile working on offer post COVID with 2/3 days in the office. salary c.45,000 + bonus + benefits. #LI-JC1 By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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Head of Legal (Sole Counsel) - International remit - Exciting phase of growth. West Midlands HQ (envisage 3 days in the office to build those leadership/stakeholder relationships) We are working exclusively with an internationally renowned engineering services business looking hire their first dedicated Head of Legal. The organisation, with a genuine global footprint, provide specialist, innovative solutions to infrastructure and constructions projects across the world. With a diverse project range, international engineering excellence and an entrepreneurial team in place, they are continuing to see huge growth in their key territories. EMEA, APAC and US As Sole Counsel you will take responsibility for managing commercial risk, regulatory and compliance matters internationally and handle a wide variety of commercial and corporate matters. You will of course identify and drive best practice and implement efficiencies across the Group, providing pragmatic, pro-active advice supporting growth and ensuring a robust and compliant operating environment. The work will be varied and challenging so an agile, flexible approach is needed. You will provide strategic advice and support to Regional MD's on Commercial Contracts Regulatory Compliance Corporate M&A Contract Disputes Insurance Management Managing external legal advice globally This role would ideally suit a current senior legal counsel 6+ PQE with ideally international industry experience looking to take the next step to set up and grow a dedicated legal function. A senior lawyer in practice (commercial, corporate, construction) with relevant secondment experience could also be considered. You will have strong knowledge of commercial and wider company law matters and ideally exposure to corporate governance, compliance and company secretarial matters. A hands-on approach to problem solving, excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree if integrity are all required. Influencing a diverse range of stakeholders globally will be essential as you roll out the function. You will be joining a successful global business, providing you with the international platform to truly drive change and facilitate continued growth. You will be based with the SLT in West Midlands/Staffordshire (3 days a week) with some international travel perhaps 3 or 4 times a year. Do get in touch to hear more #LI-JC1 By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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Head of Legal (Sole Counsel) - International remit - Exciting phase of growth. West Midlands HQ (envisage 3 days in the office to build those leadership/stakeholder relationships) We are working exclusively with an internationally renowned engineering services business looking hire their first dedicated Head of Legal. The organisation, with a genuine global footprint, provide specialist, innovative solutions to infrastructure and constructions projects across the world. With a diverse project range, international engineering excellence and an entrepreneurial team in place, they are continuing to see huge growth in their key territories. EMEA, APAC and US As Sole Counsel you will take responsibility for managing commercial risk, regulatory and compliance matters internationally and handle a wide variety of commercial and corporate matters. You will of course identify and drive best practice and implement efficiencies across the Group, providing pragmatic, pro-active advice supporting growth and ensuring a robust and compliant operating environment. The work will be varied and challenging so an agile, flexible approach is needed. You will provide strategic advice and support to Regional MD's on Commercial Contracts Regulatory Compliance Corporate M&A Contract Disputes Insurance Management Managing external legal advice globally This role would ideally suit a current senior legal counsel 6+ PQE with ideally international industry experience looking to take the next step to set up and grow a dedicated legal function. A senior lawyer in practice (commercial, corporate, construction) with relevant secondment experience could also be considered. You will have strong knowledge of commercial and wider company law matters and ideally exposure to corporate governance, compliance and company secretarial matters. A hands-on approach to problem solving, excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree if integrity are all required. Influencing a diverse range of stakeholders globally will be essential as you roll out the function. You will be joining a successful global business, providing you with the international platform to truly drive change and facilitate continued growth. You will be based with the SLT in West Midlands/Staffordshire (3 days a week) with some international travel perhaps 3 or 4 times a year. Do get in touch to hear mote By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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We are working exclusively with a leading property development company looking to hire their first dedicated legal counsel to take responsibility for all legal matters and oversee a broad mix of work. Birmingham based (agile working) £60,000 - £65,000+ basic plus benefits - part-time option (4 days) can be considered for the right individual. The dynamic UK business has quickly built a fantastic national reputation and now part of a leading European investor group, there are ambitious growth plans as they enter the next phase of expansion. To facilitate that growth they now seek a dedicated legal manager who can work closely with the Board to implement efficiencies, processes, manage risk, provide technical legal advice on property transactions and project manage large scale acquisitions, sales, and finance matters. There is also the opportunity to provide expertise across more niche property areas if that is your background. We are very much open on technical background as a large part of the role will be managing the external panel ensuring high standards, value for money and an efficient service. We are interesting in hearing from private practice lawyers across the leading firms keen to move in-house from the following disciplines. (Those already in-house should also apply) - Commercial / Residential Development - Property Litigation - Real Estate Finance - Construction - Planning It is likely you will have 5+ years PQE, be technically strong, however keen to fully utilise your natural commercial acumen. Personality and culture fit is hugely important, you must take a pragmatic, commercial approach to providing advice, be a comfortable relationship builder able to influence, becoming a trusted advisor to this entrepreneurial business. As a growing organisation, you will be surrounded by proactive, enthusiastic colleagues, all looking to make a genuine difference to our local communities. Get in touch to hear more. #LI-JC1 By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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CORPORATE ASSOCIATE / SENIOR ASSOCIATE roles - Birmingham Quite possibly THE standout Corporate opportunity outside London. - Top quality, varied work including M&A, PE, Group Re-orgs, governance - helps find your niche - Stellar client list including some of the worlds biggest and most high profile brands - Award winning team, highly regarded globally in that mid-market M&A space with the highest employee engagement score in the firm - Supportive structure, however probably the clearest run to partnership for an aspiring senior associate due to retirement plans over the next few years. - Lower target than those in the same bracket but top of pay bands - Agility and a hybrid way of working post covid - poss 2/3 days in office (so Manchester, Bristol, East Midlands, Milton Keynes, London based corporate lawyers, this could be that next step up for you or that return home) If you are a corporate associate (2+) or a senior associate (4+) who wants to add some of the most high profile corporate work to your experience and be given a platform to truly be the best that you can be, please do get in touch to hear more. #LI-JC1 By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.

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