In-House Commercial Solicitor (3+ PQE)
Company: SGS
Role summary
In-House Commercial Solicitor (3+ PQE) is a role at SGS in Ellesmere Port, England, United Kingdom (on-site). Posted 2026-08-19. Experience level: 2-5.
- Job title
- In-House Commercial Solicitor (3+ PQE)
- Company
- SGS
- Location
- Ellesmere Port, England, United Kingdom
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Software Engineering
- Experience level
- 2-5
- Date posted
- 2026-08-19
You’ll be joining SGS as an in-house commercial solicitor, where you can move away from the intensity of private practice while handling a fascinating variety of international legal matters. It is a fantastic opportunity to be embedded directly within the business, offering a clear path for professional growth and a much healthier balance between your career and personal life.
Job description
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. Person to be 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