In-House Commercial Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Overview

In-house Commercial Solicitor at SGS provides first-line legal guidance across diverse business units. You will draft, review and negotiate contracts while supporting governance, regulatory compliance and investigations. Working within the UK legal team, you’ll manage a practical interpretation of laws affecting SGS and collaborate with stakeholders to mitigate risk. This role offers exposure to an international, commercially complex environment and meaningful impact on contract strategy and compliance.

Pay / Benefits

• Performance related bonus
• Private medical cover
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance + bank holidays
• Birthday day off

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of contracts (supply and purchase agreements).
• Liaising with stakeholders to develop management and mitigation strategies.
• Assisting in management of property portfolio with offices and facilities.
• Supporting litigation activities and handling complaints with internal/external counsel.
• Supporting investigations and compliance programmes, policies, and training.

Key requirements

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales
• Minimum 3 years PQE
• Full driving license for use in the UK

• calm under deadline pressure
• attention to detail
• ability to build good working relationships across levels
• contract drafting
• contract negotiation
• regulatory and compliance processes

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