Manpower UK Limited • Crawley, West Sussex RH10 9QL

Solicitor

About this role

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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