Posted 3 Nov 2026 (2 days ago) · Job 33268 · Read from the employer's SmartRecruiters board, last checked 6 Nov 2026, 08:37 UTC

In-House Commercial Solicitor (3+ PQE)

SGS · Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, United Kingdom

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Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 100,000 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

We are recognized as a benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS sits at the intersection of business, regulation, risk and innovation, giving our legal teams exposure to a genuinely international and commercially complex environment.

Job Description

  • Job Title – In-house Commercial Solicitor
  • Job Type - Permanent
  • Location - Ellesmere Port
  • Hours - 35 per week, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm (Part time will be considered for the right person)

As a member of the UK legal team, you’ll assist in the provision of first line legal advice, support and training to a diverse range of businesses and functions, offering a practical and informed interpretation of the laws affecting SGS.

Key Accountabilities:

  • Commercial Contracts
    • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide variety of contracts, including supply and purchase agreements
    • Liaising with stakeholders and developing management and mitigation strategies
  • Property Portfolio
    • Assisting in the management of the numerous offices, laboratories and workshops, with stakeholders and external advisors
  • Litigation
    • Assisting in the good management of complaints and claims, internally and with external counsel
  • Regulatory and Compliance
    • Supporting investigations
    • Assisting with compliance programmes, policies and training

Qualifications

The ideal candidate for this role will be a confident contract drafter who can carry a full caseload without close supervision, remain calm under deadline pressure, with an eye for detail who builds good working relationships across a business, at all levels. Open to lawyers already in-house and to those in private practice

Qualifications Required:

  • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales
  • Minimum 3 years PQE
  • Full driving license for use in the UK

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for: 

  • Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria) 
  • Private medical cover (immediate access) 
  • Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance 
  • Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays 
  • An additional day off for your birthday 

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