Senior Legal Counsel
Senior Legal Counsel
London | Hybrid (typically 1 day per week in the office)
£130,000 + Bonus + Outstanding Pension
An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a highly regarded in-house legal team within a large and complex organisation
.
This is a role for a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys working closely with senior stakeholders, influencing business decisions and leading on complex commercial and technology matter
s.
Reporting into the senior legal leadership team and managing two lawyers, you will play a key role in supporting strategic projects across the organisation whilst helping to shape legal risk management and best practi
ce.
The role offers a rare combination of high-quality legal work, leadership responsibility and genuine flexibil
ity.
Key Responsibil
- itiesLeading the negotiation and drafting of complex commercial and technology agree
- mentsAdvising on SaaS, software, outsourcing and procurement arrange
- mentsSupporting strategic business projects and transformation initia
- tivesAdvising on data privacy, governance and risk management ma
- ttersActing as a trusted adviser to senior stakeholders across the bus
- inessManaging and developing junior members of the legal
- teamInstructing and managing external counsel where req
- uiredHelping shape legal risk management and legal best practice across the organis
ation
Abo
- ut YouEngland & Wales qualified lawyer with approximately 9-12 year
- s' PQEStrong commercial contracts and technology law expe
- rienceExperience operating within a regulated environment would be advant
- ageousCommercially minded with excellent stakeholder management
- skillsAble to balance legal risk with practical business obje
- ctivesPrevious mentoring, supervisory or leadership expe
- rienceLooking for a role with greater visibility, influence and people management responsi
bility
Why
- Apply Highly collaborative and supportive leg
- al teamStrong focus on employee development and prog
- ressionHybrid working with typically one office day p
- er weekLeadership opportunity with direct management respons
- ibilityComplex and strategically important leg
- al workCompetitive salary, bonus and benefits
- packageOutstanding pension contr
ibution
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial lawyer seeking a senior position within a stable and well-regarded organisation where legal is viewed as a valued business partner and trusted