Full job descriptionAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a global leader in supply chain and logistics solutions in Leeds. Working closely with senior leadership, you’ll lead on complex projects covering commercial negotiations, corporate, strategic business initiatives, and play a key role in driving growth across a diverse portfolio of sectors including retail, technology, healthcare, defence and public procurement.
Client Details
Our client is a globally recognised supply chain and logistics business operating across more than 30 countries with a workforce exceeding 150,000 employees worldwide. Known for delivering innovative, technology driven solutions to some of the world’s most successful brands, the business continues to invest heavily in automation, digital transformation and operational excellence.


The organisation has built a strong reputation as an employer of choice, offering exceptional career development opportunities, an inclusive and diverse culture, and a genuine commitment to employee wellbeing. With significant ongoing growth and investment across the UK and internationally, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a business where legal professionals are viewed as key strategic partners to commercial success.
Description
The Senior Legal Counsel will lead on complex projects covering:
* Negotiations on major outsourcing, operational services and infrastructure agreements
* Drafting and negotiating a broad range of complex commercial contracts, including construction NEC/JCTs
* Advising on automation, software licensing, technology and infrastructure projects
* Managing vendor, supplier and asset leasing arrangements
* Corporate funding and M&A
* Providing legal guidance on TUPE, insurance and commercial risk matters
* Advising on public procurement, sanctions and regulatory considerations
* Identifying, assessing and mitigating contractual and operational risks
* Managing disputes and claims through robust legal analysis and commercial negotiation
* Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and providing practical business focused advice
Profile
The Senior Legal Counsel should be:
* A solicitor or equivalent with 10+ years PQE
* Experienced in complex commercial contracts and negotiations
* Trained within a leading law firm and/or multinational in house legal team
* Comfortable managing a demanding and fast paced workload
* Experienced advising senior stakeholders and executive teams
* Commercially minded with strong business judgement and risk awareness
* Skilled in drafting clear, practical and commercially focused agreements
* Able to influence stakeholders and build trusted business relationships
* Experienced managing large scale projects and cross functional workstreams
* Collaborative, resilient and committed to continuous improvement
Job Offer
This is an opportunity to join a market leading international organisation at an exciting stage of growth and transformation. You will work alongside highly experienced business leaders and legal professionals, advising on commercially significant projects that directly impact the organisation’s future success.


Alongside a salary of £90-110k, a £7k car allowance, and up to 20% bonus, the business offers 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, the option to purchase additional holiday, a company pension, extensive wellbeing support, employee discounts, cycle to work schemes and access to a market leading internal learning platform focused on professional development and career progression. The organisation has a strong track record of promoting talent internally and provides genuine long term career opportunities within a global business.


If you’re an experienced Senior Legal Counsel, apply now or contact Michael Bailey for more information.