Your new company

Join a world leading engineering and technology organisation recognised globally for its innovation, scale and impact. You'll become part of a highly respected legal function that partners closely with commercial, sales, technical and global teams to support innovation, drive safe growth, and enable the business to operate with clarity and confidence.

Your new role

In this role, you will provide proactive, commercially focused legal support across a broad range of matters involving industrial automation, product sales, customer services and digital solutions. You'll play a key, trusted role in enabling the business to manage risk effectively and operate efficiently. Your responsibilities will include:

• Drafting and negotiating a variety of sales agreements within the industrial automation space
• Supporting commercial, sales and tendering teams, providing clear advice on risk, governance and contractual terms
• Advising on internal rules, approval processes and corporate governance
• Managing external counsel when required
• Providing guidance on software licencing, IP matters and digital focused contracts
• Advising on competition law compliance in collaboration with internal compliance experts
• Assisting the business in resolving claims and disputes
• Developing and enhancing template documents, Q&As and legal process efficiencies
• Collaborating with colleagues across Germany, EMEA and other regions on cross‑border initiatives
• Delivering legal training to business stakeholders and contributing to legal team capability

This role offers exceptional scope, variety and influence within a highly technical, commercially complex environment.

What you'll need to succeed

• UK Qualified Solicitor
• Strong experience advising on commercial projects and sales contracts
• Experience or interest in AI, digital solutions and LegalTech
• Proven ability to build positive relationships with senior stakeholders
• A flexible, proactive mindset, capable of managing multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated, analytical and confident, operating in a fast-paced environment

What you'll get in return

You'll be joining a supportive, collaborative and innovative organisation that values expertise and empowers its legal team. You'll benefit from:

• Hybrid working arrangements
• Generous pension plan, with employer contributions up to 10%
• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell an additional 5 days
• Performance-based annual bonus
• Comprehensive benefits package including private healthcare, life assurance, dental insurance etc.
• Free on-site parking, office canteen

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now on 0161 228 7770.

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