Solicitor (2-3 PQE) - In-House (12-month FTC)

📍 Crawley (Hybrid) | 💼 Contract | 💰 £70,000 - £80,000 + benefits

We are working with a global technology business seeking a talented Solicitor (2-3 PQE) to join their European legal team. This is an excellent opportunity to move into (or further develop within) an in-house role with broad exposure and direct support from senior leadership.

The Role

Reporting to the General Counsel, you will play a key role in delivering legal, compliance and risk support across the organisation''s European operations. This is a genuinely varied position offering a mix of commercial, regulatory and advisory work.

Key Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial contracts
• Advising internal stakeholders on legal risk and contractual matters
• Supporting compliance and regulatory activities (e.g. data protection, internal policies)
• Assisting with legal documentation, governance and record-keeping
• Liaising with internal teams and external parties to support legal processes
• Providing day-to-day legal advice across the business.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor with 2-3 years'' PQE
• Experience in one or more of the following:
• Commercial/contracts
• Data protection
• Employment
• Regulatory / compliance / trade
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with non-legal stakeholders
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Keen to develop into a broad, business-facing in-house role.

Why Apply£

• Opportunity to gain broad in-house experience early in your career
• Work closely with an experienced General Counsel
• Exposure to a global, innovative business
• Varied role with real responsibility and stakeholder engagement.

Additional Information

• This role offers hybrid working
• Competitive salary and benefits package available

If you''re a commercially minded lawyer looking to take the next step into a dynamic in-house environment, we''d love to hear from you.

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