CareerPlan

In-House Commercial Solicitor (3+ PQE)

Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, gbFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-15
Based in United Kingdom

Core

Provide first-line legal advice, support, and training to diverse business functions at SGS, focusing on commercial contracts, property management, litigation, and regulatory compliance.

Role type

In-house commercial solicitor

Builds

Legal advice, contract frameworks, compliance programs, and risk mitigation strategies

Domain

Legal services / Testing, inspection, and certification industry

Required skills

Contract drafting, contract negotiation, stakeholder liaison, litigation management, regulatory compliance, investigations support, policy development, training delivery

Preferred skills

Experience in private practice, experience in in-house roles

Technologies

Legal research tools, contract management systems

Responsibilities

Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating supply and purchase agreements; managing complaints and claims internally and with external counsel; assisting in the management of offices, laboratories, and workshops; supporting investigations and compliance programmes.

Seniority

Mid-level (3+ years PQE)