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Your new company

A major and expanding force in global logistics is looking for an experienced legal counsel to take up an assignment of up to 12 months. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercial solicitor with logistics experience to join an organisation that is a well-established player in the logistics sector.

Your new role

As part of the in-house legal team, you will provide commercially focused legal support across a wide range of matters. Your responsibilities will include:

• Reviewing and advising on legal and commercial issues in new contracts with customers and suppliers

• Supporting and leading negotiations on new commercial agreements

• Advising on contract interpretation and dispute resolution strategies

• Managing claims issued against the business, including assessing merits and advising on resolution

• Providing general legal advice across departments including employment, IT, and procurement

• Ensuring compliance with corporate governance policies and applicable laws

This is a varied and hands-on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working closely with the business and providing pragmatic, solution-oriented legal advice.

What you'll need to succeed

You will be a 3+ PQE solicitor with experience in a broad range of commercial legal matters, ideally with exposure to cross-border transactions. A background in the logistics or freight forwarding industry is highly desirable, along with familiarity with relevant international conventions and trading conditions.
You should have experience advising on outsourcing transactions, including TUPE-related matters, and be confident communicating across functional teams. The ideal candidate will be commercially minded, proactive, and able to work independently while building strong relationships with internal stakeholders.

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary

• Hybrid working policy (3 days in the office)

What you need to do now

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