Legal Counsel, UK

Key Responsibilities


* Provide legal support across the business on contractual matters, including reviews of new client opportunities and renewals, extensions, and variations of existing contracts


* Review invitations to tender, identify legal risks, and provide timely, pragmatic advice to Business Development, Management, Finance, and other stakeholders


* Support Procurement and other departments with the negotiation and drafting of supplier contracts


* Manage post-contract issues efficiently, ensuring risks are mitigated and commercial objectives are supported


* Collaborate with the Data Protection team on data protection and information governance matters


* Support the management of contractual disputes, pre-litigation matters, employment relations issues, and engagement with external counsel as directed by the VP Legal


* Assist in the development, review, and maintenance of company policies and procedures


* Maintain accurate records of client contracts, including contract registers and document filing


* Support workflow management, legal process improvements, and departmental projects


* Assist the business in meeting relevant regulatory and statutory obligations, including corporate governance requirements


* Advise on and support internal governance matters such as approvals, delegated authorities, and record-keeping


* Support the development and implementation of contract lifecycle management processes


* Undertake other duties as reasonably required to support the Legal team and wider business

Qualifications and Experience

Essential


* UK-qualified solicitor with a current practising certificate


* Minimum of five years' post-qualification experience


* Strong commercial law background: in-house experience preferred


* Significant experience (minimum seven years) in negotiating and managing contracts, including post-contract issues and dispute resolution (supplier and customer)


* Demonstrable ability to translate operational and commercial input into robust contractual terms


* Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to prioritise effectively against competing deadlines


* Strong communication and interpersonal skills


* Proficient in Microsoft Office applications


* Proven ability to provide clear contract analysis and advice on potential or actual disputes

Desirable


* Ability to work both independently and under direction


* Experience managing multiple workstreams simultaneously


* Flexible and adaptable to changing business needs


* Strong problem-solving skills


* Self-motivated and proactive

Personal Competencies


* Confident communicator with a collaborative and approachable style


* Provider of clear, authoritative, and commercially sound legal advice


* Excellent organisational and time management capabilities


* Analytical, detail-driven, and risk-aware


* Positive, solution-focus...