Internal Legal Counsel

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Oldbury, West Midlands (Hybrid Working)

Hours: 40 hours per week

Competitive Salary & Benefits 

At Hayley Dexis we’ve built-up our reputation over the course of the last five decades with stock, service and people at the core of everything we do.

We are entering an exciting period of growth and our 1300 people, doing things the “Hayley Way” along with industry leading customer service are central to our success.

We’re excited to offer a brilliant opportunity for a Internal Legal Counsel role supporting on commercial contracts based in Oldbury.

About the role:

We are seeking a commercially minded Internal Legal Counsel to join our growing business. This role will provide pragmatic and solutions-focused legal support across the organisation, with a particular emphasis on the review, drafting, negotiation, and management of commercial contracts.

Working closely with internal stakeholders including Sales, Procurement, Commercial, Operations, and Project Teams, you will play a key role in minimising legal risk whilst supporting the delivery of business objectives. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer who enjoys partnering with the business and providing practical legal advice within a dynamic engineering environment.

What we’re looking for in our Internal Legal Counsel:

•    Qualified Solicitor, Barrister, or equivalent legal professional with a valid practising certificate

•    Experience reviewing, drafting, and negotiating commercial contracts

•    Strong understanding of contract law and commercial risk management

•    Ability to provide practical, business-focused legal advice

•    Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

•    Strong attention to detail and analytical capability

•    Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What you’ll get in return:

•    25 days annual leave (plus public/bank holidays) 

•    Life assurance cover (x2 salary)

•    Invitation to healthcare schemes

•    Company pension scheme

•    Wellness programmes

•    Uniform and PPE provided

•    Training and development provided through our own Hayley Academy

What to expect from our recruitment process: 

1.    Initial screening 

2.    Microsoft Teams interview with our Talent Acquisition Partner 

3.    Face to face interview either in-person or Microsoft Teams

4.    Decision outcome

We’ll close this role on Wednesday 22nd July, but may do so earlier if we receive strong interest so don’t miss out.

A final note...

Not sure you tick every box? Please don’t let that stop you from applying.

Need any reasonable adjustments? Just give our talent acquisition team a shout.

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