Job Description

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 availableIf 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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