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• Experience in Civil litigation matters
• Experience in Contentious Probate Matters
• Experience in Property litigation matters
• Exposure to General dispute resolution matters

• Hybrid working
• A collaborative, supportive, and forward-thinking culture
• Exposure to high-quality cases and industry-leading specialists
• Structured career development with a strong record of internal promotion
• Competitive salary from 37,000 to 50,000, depending on experience
• Pension
• 28 days holiday plus

An international law firm is looking for an experienced solicitor to join their London team a Legal Counsel (Professional Indemnity), with a specific focus on professional liability and insurance.

The ideal candidate for the Legal Counsel (Professional Indemnity) would be a qualified solicitor with a strong background in civil or commercial litigation, ideally with experience in professional negligence or similar disputes.

As Legal Counsel (Professional Indemnity) you will work closely with the Head of Professional Liability and broader General Counsel function.

Key Responsibilities for the Legal Counsel (Professional Indemnity) role:

• Assist in the coordination and handling of professional liability and other claims made against the firm, including investigating allegations and supporting the drafting of responses.
• Respond to and manage client complaints, ensuring appropriate investigation and resolution in a timely manner.
• Liaise with external counsel on complex claims where required.
• Maintain detailed records of claims and complaints, managing associated deadlines and action points.
• Engage with the Legal Ombudsman in relation to complaints and resolutions.
• Support the notification of claims to insurers and help facilitate the renewal process for professional indemnity and broader insurance policies.
• Contribute to internal and regulatory investigations as directed by the General Counsel.
• Provide support on other contentious issues that may arise, including disputes involving third-party suppliers or vendors.
• Help ensure the firm meets its regulatory obligations, including compliance with the SRA Standards and Regulations.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with a minimum of 5–7 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in civil or commercial litigation, ideally with experience in professional negligence or similar disputes.
• Previous involvement in professional liability matters, particularly involving legal services, is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with legal insurance coverage and related advisory work is an advantage.

If you are an experienced solicitor looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to the success of a leading international law firm, we would love to hear from you.

An international law firm is looking for an experienced solicitor to join their London team a Legal Counsel (Professional Indemnity), with a specific focus on professional liability and insurance.

The ideal candidate for the Legal Counsel (Professional Indemnity) would be a qualified solicitor with a strong background in civil or commercial litigation, ideally with experience in professional negligence or similar disputes.

As Legal Counsel (Professional Indemnity) you will work closely with the Head of Professional Liability and broader General Counsel function.

Key Responsibilities for the Legal Counsel (Professional Indemnity) role:

• Assist in the coordination and handling of professional liability and other claims made against the firm, including investigating allegations and supporting the drafting of responses.
• Respond to and manage client complaints, ensuring appropriate investigation and resolution in a timely manner.
• Liaise with external counsel on complex claims where required.
• Maintain detailed records of claims and complaints, managing associated deadlines and action points.
• Engage with the Legal Ombudsman in relation to complaints and resolutions.
• Support the notification of claims to insurers and help facilitate the renewal process for professional indemnity and broader insurance policies.
• Contribute to internal and regulatory investigations as directed by the General Counsel.
• Provide support on other contentious issues that may arise, including disputes involving third-party suppliers or vendors.
• Help ensure the firm meets its regulatory obligations, including compliance with the SRA Standards and Regulations.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with a minimum of 5–7 years’ post-qualification experience.
• Strong background in civil or commercial litigation, ideally with experience in professional negligence or similar disputes.
• Previous involvement in professional liability matters, particularly involving legal services, is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with legal insurance coverage and related advisory work is an advantage.

If you are an experienced solicitor looking to take the next step in your career and contribute to the success of a leading international law firm, we would love to hear from you.

Compliance & Risk Counsel – Professional Liability – 3+ PQE

Our client is an international law firm with an outstanding reputation for excellence, headquartered in the City of London and offices across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

It is currently experiencing growth on a global scale, and the infrastructure is growing to support it.

We have an urgent requirement for a mid-level lawyer to join the internal legal, risk & compliance team to support on professional liability and insurance issues.

The wider team has 12 lawyers and 3 paralegals advising on all aspects of legal risk, financial crime, complaint, data privacy and regulation. You will be working directly for the Head of Professional Liability and handling a wide range of issues including assessing and tracking client complaints, dealing with insurance notifications, helping with insurance renewals, liaising with the SRA and Legal Ombudsman and managing claims. On more complex contentious matters, you will also need to instruct and liaise with outside counsel.

This is an interesting and busy role, and we are seeking a lawyer who can hit the ground running. You must be a qualified lawyer with 3+ years’ PQE in professional liability and professional negligence. Experience of advising in-house is an advantage but not essential. We are seeking an individual who is robust, has the ability to work independently, has a can-do attitude and is self-motivated. As the role will expose you to a wide range of fee-earners, senior stakeholders and external third parties we are seeking strong communication skills and confidence for building relationships.

The firm operates a hybrid policy of 60% in the office (3 days a week) and this role will be based in the London office.

If you are keen to know more about this opportunity, please get in touch with Michelle Corneby at Cyan Partners.

Compliance & Risk Counsel – Professional Liability – 3+ PQE

Our client is an international law firm with an outstanding reputation for excellence, headquartered in the City of London and offices across Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

It is currently experiencing growth on a global scale, and the infrastructure is growing to support it.

We have an urgent requirement for a mid-level lawyer to join the internal legal, risk & compliance team to support on professional liability and insurance issues.

The wider team has 12 lawyers and 3 paralegals advising on all aspects of legal risk, financial crime, complaint, data privacy and regulation. You will be working directly for the Head of Professional Liability and handling a wide range of issues including assessing and tracking client complaints, dealing with insurance notifications, helping with insurance renewals, liaising with the SRA and Legal Ombudsman and managing claims. On more complex contentious matters, you will also need to instruct and liaise with outside counsel.

This is an interesting and busy role, and we are seeking a lawyer who can hit the ground running. You must be a qualified lawyer with 3+ years’ PQE in professional liability and professional negligence. Experience of advising in-house is an advantage but not essential. We are seeking an individual who is robust, has the ability to work independently, has a can-do attitude and is self-motivated. As the role will expose you to a wide range of fee-earners, senior stakeholders and external third parties we are seeking strong communication skills and confidence for building relationships.

The firm operates a hybrid policy of 60% in the office (3 days a week) and this role will be based in the London office.

If you are keen to know more about this opportunity, please get in touch with Michelle Corneby at Cyan Partners.

You might not expect a global chemical manufacturer to be anything but corporate, but we’re different. As an employee-owned business with strong community values, we’re based in a beautiful Grade 2 listed manor house (with an on-site swimming pool!). We’re looking for a full or part-time lawyer to join our friendly legal team and help us keep everything running smoothly in this unique organisation.

As a member of our Legal Team, you will play a critical role in enabling Scott Bader to meet its strategic and operational objectives while ensuring legal and regulatory risks are managed effectively. This is a varied role covering commercial law, compliance, regulatory matters, dispute resolution, and corporate legal support in a global context.

You'll work closely with teams across the global organisation, providing pragmatic legal guidance that supports our values-driven approach. This is an opportunity to not only provide high-quality legal support but to actively shape how legal services are delivered and valued throughout the organisation.

This is a hybrid role, giving you the flexibility to work in a way that suits you. We do, however, believe there’s real value in spending time together in person, so we ask that you join us in the office at least one day a week. It’s a great opportunity to build strong relationships with your new colleagues and experience the unique setting we’re proud of.

Some of your key responsibilities:

• Provide commercially focused legal advice across the global business to support informed and balanced decision-making.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts including supply, service, consultancy, IT/SaaS, distribution, licensing and collaboration agreements.
• Advise on legal compliance across key frameworks including data protection, anti-bribery, competition law, and export controls.
• Collaborate with stakeholders in R&D, commercial and operational teams to protect intellectual property and mitigate legal risks.
• Instruct, manage, and oversee external legal counsel efficiently, ensuring cost-effective and high-quality legal advice
• Contribute to legal department initiatives, knowledge sharing, and the delivery of legal training across the business.

What do I need to be successful in this role?

• A qualified lawyer
• A background in commercial law, ideally with some in-house experience.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to explain legal concepts to non-legal stakeholders.
• A collaborative, solution-oriented mindset and ability to manage competing priorities.
• We understand that candidates may not meet every requirement listed above. This description outlines the broad scope of the role and the types of matters you may encounter. If you believe this role aligns with your interests and experience — even if you don’t tick every box — we encourage you to reach out for a conversation. A resourceful mindset, strong judgment, and a collaborative, can-do attitude are often just as important as technical expertise.

What’s in it for me?

• A competitive salary alongside being included into our company bonus scheme. Our Group Staff Bonus & Profit Performance Pay bonus scheme reinforces the Scott Bader principle of working together for a common goal and sharing in our successes.
• Enhanced employer contribution whereby Scott Bader will contribute a maximum of 2x your contribution, up to a maximum of 10%.
• Private medical insurance alongside a host of further discounts and employee benefit schemes
• 25 days annual leave entitlement plus Bank Holidays – We also offer the opportunity to purchase an additional 5 day’s annual leave in case you need a couple of extra days.
• We offer all our employees one full day per year to complete volunteering work of your choice which is fully paid. Alongside this, if you are thinking about fundraising for your favourite charity or local community event, we will happily match the funds that you have raised up to a maximum of £1000 in any one year.
• Our Head Office sits within 44 acres of Northamptonshire countryside, nestled within the village of Wollaston. Access to free onsite car parking, electric car charging points, discounted cafeteria and even an onsite swimming pool.

Who are Scott Bader?

Scott Bader is an employee-owned global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers. Established in 1921, we have a century of expertise in manufacturing high-quality, innovative products for a variety of markets around the world. Scott Bader now employs 800 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 18 offices worldwide.

We are committed to expanding our global reach, with recent ventures including North America, India, Japan and Australia, while continuing to build on our reputation for innovation, outstanding quality and technical expertise.

Scott Bader is different to most other companies. Our business is based on the simple principle of maintaining a balance between our social purpose and business needs. In 1951 we became the first UK company to hold a Common Ownership Certificate when the Bader family handed over their shares to The Scott Bader Commonwealth Limited – in simple terms, this means that Scott Bader colleagues own and are responsible for the success and overall wellbeing of the company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our aim is to create an environment that is welcoming to all people, and ensures we treat each other and customers with respect. We appreciate different and fresh ways of thinking, encouraging innovation where colleagues feel they can express their views freely, and create a working atmosphere in which everyone is able to deliver a high-quality service.)

Legal Counsel

Glasgow / Hybrid

Up to £75,000

Venari Legal are delighted to be working on an exclusive basis with one of Scotland's most iconic brands who are looking to add an experienced Legal Counsel to their team based in Glasgow.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated commercial lawyer with 2-8 PQE to join their in-house legal team. This dynamic role offers a unique and exciting opportunity to work at Scotland's leading media organisation, in a fast-evolving online and regulatory environment, within a team supporting a broad range of legal matters across broadcasting, commercial, operational and corporate functions, with a strong emphasis on IP, tech and data protection.

The role comes at a pivotal time for public service broadcasters, with the implementation of new legislation, which modernises the public service broadcasting framework.  You will support the business in navigating these changes whilst playing a key role in continuing to enable commercial, creative and editorial ambitions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead on the review, drafting, and negotiation of commercial contracts, including those relating to technology, advertising, sponsorship, content licensing, and strategic partnerships.
• Provide legal support for the digital platforms and online presence, including websites, apps, our online Player and radio station, with a focus on consumer terms and conditions, privacy notices, marketing and cookie compliance. 
• Advise on intellectual property matters including copyright, trademarks, and rights clearance.
• Provide advice in relation to data protection legislation and the privacy and electronic communications regulation, particularly across the digital platforms to ensure robust data compliance, including privacy notices, cookie banners, DPIAs, data sharing agreements.
• Provide legal support to their Children's Appeal charity.
• Drafting intra-group agreements relating to provision of services.
• Support the compliant and innovative use of AI technologies. 
• Monitor legal developments in all relevant areas.
• Deliver training and guidance to internal teams and contribute to legal risk management and governance initiatives.
• Assist with dispute resolution.
• Assist in any other aspect of the work of the Company as reasonably required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• UK-qualified solicitor with 3-8 years PQE.
• Strong experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including technology-related contracts.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of data protection and cookie laws and regulation.
• Experience of and interest in contracts involving the use and licensing of IP.
• Genuine interest in media, its delivery and the law and regulation around it.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work output.
• Excellent analytical, drafting and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Willingness to learn and build relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to deliver clear, practical advice to non-legal colleagues.

On offer is an excellent benefit package and a very competitive salary along with hybrid working, normally split 3 days in the office and 2 at home. For more information on this great opportunity or to apply then please contact (url removed)

*Please note that all third-party CVs will be forwarded to Venari Legal for review and inclusion in the process*

Legal Counsel

Glasgow / Hybrid

Up to £75,000

Venari Legal are delighted to be working on an exclusive basis with one of Scotland's most iconic brands who are looking to add an experienced Legal Counsel to their team based in Glasgow.

We are seeking a skilled and motivated commercial lawyer with 2-8 PQE to join their in-house legal team. This dynamic role offers a unique and exciting opportunity to work at Scotland's leading media organisation, in a fast-evolving online and regulatory environment, within a team supporting a broad range of legal matters across broadcasting, commercial, operational and corporate functions, with a strong emphasis on IP, tech and data protection.

The role comes at a pivotal time for public service broadcasters, with the implementation of new legislation, which modernises the public service broadcasting framework.  You will support the business in navigating these changes whilst playing a key role in continuing to enable commercial, creative and editorial ambitions.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead on the review, drafting, and negotiation of commercial contracts, including those relating to technology, advertising, sponsorship, content licensing, and strategic partnerships.
• Provide legal support for the digital platforms and online presence, including websites, apps, our online Player and radio station, with a focus on consumer terms and conditions, privacy notices, marketing and cookie compliance. 
• Advise on intellectual property matters including copyright, trademarks, and rights clearance.
• Provide advice in relation to data protection legislation and the privacy and electronic communications regulation, particularly across the digital platforms to ensure robust data compliance, including privacy notices, cookie banners, DPIAs, data sharing agreements.
• Provide legal support to their Children's Appeal charity.
• Drafting intra-group agreements relating to provision of services.
• Support the compliant and innovative use of AI technologies. 
• Monitor legal developments in all relevant areas.
• Deliver training and guidance to internal teams and contribute to legal risk management and governance initiatives.
• Assist with dispute resolution.
• Assist in any other aspect of the work of the Company as reasonably required.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• UK-qualified solicitor with 3-8 years PQE.
• Strong experience in reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, including technology-related contracts.
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience of data protection and cookie laws and regulation.
• Experience of and interest in contracts involving the use and licensing of IP.
• Genuine interest in media, its delivery and the law and regulation around it.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in all aspects of work output.
• Excellent analytical, drafting and negotiation skills.
• Collaborative, proactive and solutions-focused approach.
• Willingness to learn and build relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to deliver clear, practical advice to non-legal colleagues.

On offer is an excellent benefit package and a very competitive salary along with hybrid working, normally split 3 days in the office and 2 at home. For more information on this great opportunity or to apply then please contact (url removed)

*Please note that all third-party CVs will be forwarded to Venari Legal for review and inclusion in the process*

Liberty is famed for its original curation, directional design and celebration of craftsmanship. In the spirit of our founder, Arthur Lasenby Liberty, we remain unapologetically eccentric and committed to bringing good design to all.

To this day, a voyage of discovery awaits on the good ship Liberty in its iconic Regent Street store, with history hidden amongst six floors of cutting-edge design, unexpected edits and beautiful wares from the world's greatest craftspeople.

The building is a heritage listed London icon and today, Liberty is famed for its directional design, cultural collaborations and inspiring curation.

Liberty’s dedicated in-house design studio is still at the core of all that we do, hand painting and creating our beautiful prints, and reworking finds from the 55,000-strong archive.

Position Overview – Legal Counsel

An opportunity now exists for a commercial lawyer to join the Liberty legal team. In this role, you will provide legal advice and support for the Liberty business across a wide range of legal and commercial matters. You will work with the General Counsel in implementing legal and strategic priorities for Liberty as well as having responsibility for progressing your own matters and projects.

Responsibilities

You will review, draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements including retail and concession agreements, services agreements and licensing agreements. You will also provide support on the protection and commercialisation of IP as well as data privacy, marketing, tech and digital matters.

Business Partnering

You will have the opportunity to work directly with the business and build effective and constructive relationships across all divisions of Liberty, working collaboratively to deliver on business priorities. You will also be involved with the company’s commitment to CSR and assist in managing this from a legal perspective.

About You

This is a truly iconic business with a wealth of history and a commitment to design, creativity and craftsmanship. The opportunity will best suit a commercially focussed lawyer with pragmatic and hands on commercial legal experience who will appreciate these values and who can contribute to the aspirations of the brand and what it offers its global customer base.

Commercial legal experience in a retail or consumer context is ideal, with any IP experience being certainly useful but not essential. The ability to handle a varied workload as well as work both as part of a team and independently is key. As a true business partner, strong communication skills are also important, as is a flexible and positive attitude to work. Good drafting and negotiation skills will also be critical.

Minimum Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales or a Commonwealth country;
• Minimum of 1 years’ post-qualification experience;
• Solid academic background;
• Some experience of working in an in-house legal environment;
• Exposure to a range of commercial legal work.

Please Apply Now or for further information, please contact our exclusive recruitment partner, Maneesha Howard, at Graff Search -

Any direct applications will be sent directly to Graff Search.