Solicitor

We are looking for a driven and friendly C ommercial Solicitor to join our team of 4 lawyers located in Macclesfield. Working closely with our internal clients and stakeholders, you will be involved in drafting and negotiating key client and supplier contracts, ensuring compliance with contractual policies and procedures for Elior UK and its subsidiary companies.

Elior UK has an impressive portfolio of clients and suppliers in different sectors. This is a varied role, supervised by two experienced lawyers with lots of opportunity for learning and growth.

This is a unique opportunity to work in a challenging but rewarding role as part of an established and friendly in-house legal team. With processes and procedures fully embedded in the business, including a suite of precedent contracts and a playbook, you will work closely with senior commercial stakeholders. Your key responsibilities as a key part of the legal team will be to manage a caseload of commercial work and contracts to include complex drafting and negotiation with external suppliers and clients, ensure regulatory compliance in key areas, whilst working alongside internal clients with diverse skills and varying backgrounds.

The role involves (but is certainly not limited to) the following:

• Significant contact with senior managers and directors on a variety of commercial and legal work in a fast paced environment
• Key contact and legal advisor to the purchasing team and support functions comprising HR, Finance, IT, Sales, Marketing, Safety & Wellbeing and Pensions
• Ensuring our businesses have viable contracts that are legally robust and in line with policies and procedures, playbook and sign off process
• Be accountable for ensuring all contracts are in place prior to supply of goods/commencement of services, or renewed and extended on time and identify when contract variation is necessary
• Lead or assist in the negotiation and re-negotiation process in relation to client contracts and involve all support functions in those negotiations
• Support in developing and delivering training resources, both within the Legal team and the wider Elior business environment.

• 2+ years PQE
• Experience in a well-known/national law firm or established in-house legal team preferred
• Experience of dealing with commercial contracts
• Proven drafting and negotiation skills, particularly around commercial matters
• Committed, driven, able to work autonomously (where appropriate) as well as working closely as part of a collaborative team and with some initiative

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That's why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here's what's waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn't run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - generous holiday allowance of 33 days, with the option to buy more.
• Leave for life's important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!
• 15% Annual Bonus - Earn up to 15% of your salary through our annual bonus scheme.

One small thing - we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage.

We're a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here's the best part - 87% of our team say they're proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you're listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you're passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren't just policies, they're who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we're happy to help!

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