Legal Counsel

Giacom is the only provider of Comms, Cloud, Hardware and Billing through one platform. Our platform connects technology resellers and service providers to the best IT, Comms and Cloud products and services so they can create brilliant technology solutions for UK businesses. We're looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join our in-house Legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified solicitor with early post-qualification experience to work closely with stakeholders across the business, providing practical legal advice that supports commercial success. Reporting to our Senior Legal Counsel, you'll play a key role in drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of commercial agreements, while gaining exposure to matters across intellectual property, data protection, disputes, employment law and corporate governance. If you're looking for a role where you can build strong business relationships, influence commercial decisions and develop your legal career within a supportive and collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you. Please note, this role is based out of our Nelson office on a hybrid basis.

Responsibilities

Providing practical, commercially focused legal advice across the business; Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial contracts, including customer, supplier, NDA and partner agreements; Advising stakeholders on contractual, data protection and intellectual property matters; Supporting strategic projects and helping to manage legal risk; Maintaining contract templates and legal processes; Providing wider legal support on ad hoc matters, including disputes, employment and company secretarial activities.

Requirements

Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales with up to 2 years' PQE; Experience drafting and negotiating commercial contracts; Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively; Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to problem-solving; Strong attention to detail and the confidence to work independently; Proficient in Microsoft Office, with an interest in leveraging AI tools within a legal environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working; Investment in your future career with a variety of learning and development opportunities; No dress code - embrace the freedom to bring your whole self to work; 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays; Birthday off; A pension plan for your future; Complimentary refreshments in all our offices.