Legal Counsel

Greater London – £90,000 - £100,000

The role will cover Commercial, HR, and Facilities legal functions and will involve both internal legal management and collaboration with external counsel as needed.

Please note: The role requires 5 days in-office from their West London location. After the probation period, this will reduce to 4 days in-office per week.


Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate client and vendor contracts
• Advise on commercial transactions, risk management, and compliance
• Handle employment matters, including contracts, disputes, and HR policies
• Manage property-related legal issues and regulatory compliance
• Serve as primary legal resource and oversee external counsel relationships
• Implement cost-effective legal solutions and risk management strategies

Essential Requirements

• UK-qualified solicitor with 5-8 years’ post-qualification experience
• Strong background in commercial law and employment law
• US law experience essential
• International experience is a plus
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities

What They Offer

• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to build and shape the legal function
• Exposure to varied legal disciplines with international exposure
• High visibility role, reporting directly to senior management

Please note: The role requires 5 days in-office from their West London location. After the probation period, this will reduce to 4 days in-office per week.

About You

The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a hands-on approach and a proven ability to manage urgent legal matters while building sustainable processes.