Sole Legal Counsel - PE Backed Business (2-3PQE)
Sole Legal Counsel
Location: London (flexible working available)
Sector: PE-backed technology-enabled security services business
Type: Permanent
A PE-backed technology-enabled security services business is seeking a Sole Legal Counsel to take ownership of the legal function and act as a trusted adviser to the business. This is a broad, hands-on role with direct exposure to the Executive team and CFO, operating at the heart of commercial decision-making.
The Role
- Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including customer, supplier, and partnership agreements
- Provide practical, day-to-day employment law support to HR
- Support Sales, Commercial, and broader business teams with timely, pragmatic legal advice
- Manage litigation and disputes, instructing and overseeing external counsel as required
- Advise on legal risk, governance, and day-to-day commercial matters
- Support strategic initiatives and transactions on an ad hoc basis
The Profile
- Qualified lawyer with strong commercial contracts experience, ideally 2-3PQE
- Experience managing or supporting litigation through external counsel
- Confident operating independently in a standalone legal role
- Commercial, adaptable, and comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders
What’s On Offer
- Competitive salary
- Flexible working
- High-visibility role reporting directly into the Exec team and CFO
- Opportunity to shape and own the legal function within a PE-backed business