Legal Counsel

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.