In-House Commercial Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Role Summary

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

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. Open to lawyers 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

Benefits

• 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

About the Company

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.