About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Legal & Commercial Co-ordinator to support a well-established professional services business based in the Winchester area.

Working closely with the senior leadership team the successful candidate will play a key role in protecting the organisation’s commercial and legal interests.

The Opportunity

The role offers exposure to a broad range of legal and commercial matters, providing excellent scope for career progression and hands-on experience across multiple business functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate contracts, NDAs, joint venture agreements, RFPs, RFQs, and other commercial documentation.
• Maintain appointments registers and associated contract documentation.
• Provide guidance on confidentiality, copyright, intellectual property, and contractual risk matters.
• Conduct due diligence on counterparties and identify legal or commercial risks.
• Support tender submissions, fee proposals, and related documentation.
• Attend management and board meetings to provide legal and risk-management input.
• Support GDPR and data protection compliance across the business.
• Maintain company trademarks and liaise with external legal advisers.
• Liaise with external solicitors and legal advisers on disputes and legal matters.
• Prepare documentation for mediation, adjudication, and litigation support.
• Provide practical advice to colleagues on contractual and commercial disputes.

About You

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a legal or compliance role – Paralegal / Legal Executive experience preferred
• Strong drafting, analytical, and organisational skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder-management skills.
• Experience within construction, engineering, or professional services sectors.
• Exposure to mediation, adjudication, or litigation support.

What The Company Offer

• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Agile and flexible working arrangements.
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
• Social, wellbeing, and team engagement activities.

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