Legal Adviser (Contract and Litigation)

Job Description

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' commercial legal experience, either in-house or in private practice
• Experience drafting and negotiating agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements
• Knowledge of Competition Law and Procurement Law
• Some knowledge or experience of Data Protection Laws (e.g., UK GDPR, DPAs, privacy documents)
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver commercially focused, solution-oriented advice
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior team members, ensuring high-quality outputs
• (Desirable) Prior experience working with sales, procurement, finance, or customer service teams is beneficial but not essential
• (Desirable) Experience handling customer-facing legal queries or complaints is a plus

What the job involves

• We are seeking a proactive Mid-Level In-House Legal Adviser (Contract and Litigation) with at least 2 years of commercial legal experience to join our small but highly effective legal team
• Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters within a dynamic business environment
• Work within a small in-house legal team, providing day-to-day legal support and reporting directly to the Managing Director
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including supplier agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements
• Instruct and collaborate with external solicitors on specialist matters or where additional support is required
• Assist in litigation, coordinating with external solicitors and supporting dispute resolution activities
• Lead the drafting, maintenance, and updating of internal policy documents, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements
• Support the Tenders Team by reviewing tender documentation, particularly contractual terms, and providing practical legal feedback
• Deal with customer contract-related queries and handle customer complaints involving contractual obligations or terms
• Review commercial contracts and provide clear, practical advice to internal stakeholders across the business
• Liaising with regulatory bodies such as the Information Commissioner's Office and the Competition and Markets Authority
• Oversee the work of a junior legal team member, providing guidance, supervision, and support to ensure accuracy and efficiency