In-House Commercial Solicitor (3+ PQE)
About this role
Company Description
We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 100,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.
We are recognized as a benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.
SGS sits at the intersection of business, regulation, risk and innovation, giving our legal teams exposure to a genuinely international and commercially complex environment.
Job Description
- Job Title – In-house Commercial Solicitor
- Job Type - Permanent
- Location - Ellesmere Port
- Hours - 35 per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (Part time will be considered for the right person)
As a member of the UK legal team, you’ll assist in the provision of first line legal advice, support and training to a diverse range of businesses and functions, offering a practical and informed interpretation of the laws affecting SGS.
Key Accountabilities:
- Commercial Contracts
- Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of contracts, including supply and purchase agreements
- Liaising with stakeholders and developing management and mitigation strategies
- Property Portfolio
- Assisting in the management of the numerous offices, laboratories and workshops, with stakeholders and external advisors
- Litigation
- Assisting in the good management of complaints and claims, internally and with external counsel
- Regulatory and Compliance
- Supporting investigations
- Assisting with compliance programmes, policies and training
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this role will be a confident contract drafter who can carry a full caseload without close supervision, remain calm under deadline pressure, with an eye for detail who builds good working relationships across a business, at all levels. Person to be already in-house and to those in private practice.
Qualifications Required:
- Qualified solicitor in England & Wales
- Minimum 3 years PQE
- Full driving license for use in the UK
Additional Information
At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- Private medical cover (immediate access)
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
- An additional day off for your birthday
Company at a glance
SGS is the world’s leading Testing, Inspection and Certification company. We operate a network of over 2,500 laboratories and business facilities across 115 countries, supported by a team of 99,500 dedicated professionals. With over 145 years of service excellence, we combine the precision and accuracy that define Swiss companies to help organizations achieve the highest standards of quality, compliance and sustainability.
Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability, enabling businesses to thrive with confidence. We proudly deliver our expert services through the SGS name and trusted specialized brands, including Brightsight, Bluesign, Maine Pointe and Nutrasource.
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Top Benefits
- Performance related bonus
- Private medical cover
- Competitive pension scheme
- Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance
- Birthday day off
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