Legal Counsel

Posted 27 days 10 hours ago by Michael Page (UK)

Permanent
Full Time
Other
England, United Kingdom
Job Description
Overview
  • Shape legal strategy in a market-leading group
  • High-impact role with financial sector exposure
About Our Client

Our client is a leading UK business with a national network and a growing reputation for innovation, customer care and strong commercial growth. With a focus on delivering professional excellence and long-term stability for both their employees and customers, they offer a supportive, collaborative culture. Employees benefit from hybrid working options, structured development opportunities, and a commitment to well-being and work-life balance. This is an employer that invests in people and provides genuine career progression.

Job Description
  • Advising on commercial and financial services contracts and transactions
  • Providing guidance on regulatory and compliance issues across the business
  • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements
  • Partnering with senior stakeholders to align legal risk with business strategy
  • Supporting the group's growth through proactive legal and commercial input
The Successful Applicant
  • A UK qualified commercial contracts solicitor with a strong background in financial services
  • Experienced in commercial or financial sector contracts work
  • Skilled in managing regulatory, compliance and risk matters
  • A confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
  • Commercially astute, detail-driven and proactive in problem-solving
What's on Offer

This permanent role offers up to a £75,000 salary, hybrid working flexibility, pension and healthcare benefits, and access to professional development programmes. You'll join a business at an exciting stage of growth, with genuine opportunity to influence strategy, shape processes and take ownership of key legal matters. This isn't just a role - it's a career step in a forward-thinking organisation.

If you're an experienced Legal Counsel, apply now or contact Sam Muller for more information.