NQ Legal Counsel (FTC- September 2025 Qualifier)

NQ Legal Counsel (FTC- September 2025 Qualifier)

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Are you a September 2025 NQ qualifier keen to expand your legal career in a dynamic in-house environment where your advice will directly influence business decisions across property, commercial contracts, logistics, marketing, and more?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, fast-paced consumer-facing business as a Legal Advisor on a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. You'll gain exposure to a wide range of legal matters and work closely with internal stakeholders, including senior management. If you're looking for a hands-on, commercially focused role where your legal skills will make a real impact, this could be the perfect next step.

What you'll do:

As Legal Advisor, you'll be a key member of the legal team and a trusted point of contact for a wide range of legal queries across the business. Responsibilities include:

Providing legal advice across property, commercial contracts, logistics, technical operations, PR & social media, influencer marketing, and trademark matters.

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contracts, leases, and various commercial agreements.

Ensuring legal documentation is maintained accurately, securely, and confidentially.

Supporting the implementation and continuous improvement of legal processes across the group.

Managing Legal Administrators to ensure timely and efficient completion of legal requests.

Identifying legal risks and recommending mitigation strategies.

Advising stakeholders on the legal implications of commercial decisions.

Keeping up to date with relevant legal developments, including GDPR and IP law.

What you bring:

We're looking for a commercially minded, proactive legal professional who's ready to contribute across the business. You'll need:

Experience in UK property law and working knowledge of UK commercial contracts and IP law.

The ability to analyse legal and business data and provide clear, actionable advice.

A self-starter with the ability to work under pressure and manage shifting priorities.

An open, inquisitive mindset and a continuous improvement approach.

A solid understanding of GDPR and legal compliance obligations.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Legal

Focus: In-house & Generalist

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Entry Level

Location: Manchester

Contract Type: Permanent

Specialism: Legal

Focus: In-house & Generalist

Industry: Legal

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Workplace Type: Hybrid

Experience Level: Entry Level

Location: Manchester

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: TUT2DR-C73E9EA6

Date posted: 17 July 2025

Consultant: Ciaran O'Neill

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