In house Legal Counsel

In house Legal Counsel - In-House | Global Engineering Group | UK

An outstanding opportunity has arisen for a lawyer to join the established UK legal function of a successful, international high-tech engineering group. This is an ideal first move in-house for a commercially minded lawyer seeking broad exposure and genuine career progression within a global business operating across multiple jurisdictions.

Reporting into senior leadership within a well-established legal team, you will provide business-aligned legal support across a diverse range of matters, including:

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts (supply, distribution, procurement, development and bespoke agreements)
• Advising on corporate governance, board documentation and internal policies
• Supporting M&A transactions, including due diligence and transaction documents
• Providing guidance on compliance, GDPR and risk management frameworks
• Assisting with commercial property matters (leases, licences, easements)
• Managing disputes from initial assessment through to litigation readiness
• Liaising with and managing external counsel across multiple jurisdictions

This is a broad, hands‑on in-house role offering real responsibility, international exposure and the opportunity to develop into a trusted legal adviser to the business.

You will be:

• A UK qualified Solicitor (1‑4 PQE)
• Experienced in commercial contract drafting and negotiation
• Commercially astute, pragmatic and solutions-focused
• Confident advising internal stakeholders on legal risk
• Organised and capable of managing multiple work streams

Experience in commercial property, M&A or cross-border matters would be advantageous but is not essential.

This role offers:

• Excellent exposure across commercial, corporate, compliance and dispute resolution work
• International scope and cross‑functional collaboration
• Strong long‑term career development potential
• A supportive, forward‑thinking legal environment embracing digital transformation

For solicitors seeking a broad in‑house legal counsel role with genuine progression prospects, this represents an excellent career move.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.