Are you a commercially savvy lawyer with a passion for global sales and marketing? Ready to take your legal career to the next level in a dynamic, international environment?We're partnering exclusively with a leading global organisation to find a talented Legal Counsel to join their high-performing legal team. This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of a business that's shaping its industry on a global scale - and trust me, interest is already heating up.
As the dedicated Talent Partner working directly with both the client and candidates, I'm your sole point of contact. If this piques your interest, don't delay - we're expecting significant attention and will be setting a closing date very soon.
The Role:
You'll be embedded in the global legal team, acting as a trusted advisor to commercial stakeholders across Europe and beyond. Your focus? Supporting global sales and marketing initiatives, advising on strategic projects, and ensuring legal compliance while enabling business growth.You'll be reviewing and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements, leading on global marketing legal matters, and playing a key role in shaping best practices and templates across the organisation.
What We're Looking For:

* A qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with at least 2 years' post-qualification experience.
* A strong background in commercial law, ideally with exposure to global sales and marketing.
* Experience in a large law firm or in-house legal team.
* A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with excellent stakeholder management skills.
* International experience is highly desirable - particularly if you've worked with or within US-based organisations.

Why Apply?

* Hybrid working: 3 days a week in stunning new offices in Southampton.
* A collaborative, forward-thinking global legal team.
* A business that values their legal team as a strategic partner, not just a support function.
* The chance to make a real impact on global commercial strategy.

This is more than just a legal role - it's a chance to be part of something bigger, to influence global operations, and to grow your career in a truly international setting.
Interested? Let's talk - ASAP.
I'm managing this process exclusively, and with the level of interest we're already seeing, the window to apply won't stay open for long.
What you need to do now
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