1,061 Commercial Law jobs in the United Kingdom

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees’ growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the world’s investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine industries and uplift communities worldwide.

Recognized as a top destination for innovators and champions of inclusion, BNY is where bold ideas meet advanced technology and exceptional talent. Together, we power the future of finance – and this is what #LifeAtBNY is all about. Join us and be part of something extraordinary.

We’re seeking a future team member for the role of Commercial Law Group Counsel to join our Legal team. This role is located in Manchester or London, UK.

In this role, you’ll make an impact in the following ways: 

• Lead the structuring, drafting, and negotiation of a broad range of vendor agreements, with a particular emphasis on technology-related contracts, outsourcing arrangements, and other agreements governing the supply of goods and services.
• Advise and support the Enterprise Sourcing Office in maintaining and enhancing a robust governance framework. This includes aligning practices with global regulatory expectations and the firm’s risk appetite. You’ll stay informed on developments in vendor management and third-party governance, help guide necessary adjustments, and support preparations for regulatory engagements and examinations. 
  
   

To be successful in this role, we’re seeking the following: 

• Qualified lawyer with a legal degree and 3+ years of post-qualification experience, ideally gained at a leading law firm or financial institution.
• Strong legal and analytical skills, with experience drafting and negotiating commercial and technology contracts.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements applicable to third-party service arrangements in the financial services sector.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercially minded, pragmatic, and adaptable.
• Strong communicator and effective collaborator across teams and functions.
• Curious, proactive, and committed to continuous learning and development.
• Experience with contract lifecycle management tools is a plus.

At BNY, our culture speaks for itself, check out the latest BNY news at:

BNY Newsroom

BNY LinkedIn 

 Here’s a few of our recent awards: 

• America’s Most Innovative Companies, Fortune, 2025
• World’s Most Admired Companies, Fortune 2025
• “Most Just Companies”, Just Capital and CNBC, 2025

Legal Department Awards:

• FT Innovative Lawyers North America 2024 – Winner: Innovation in Operational Transformation (adoption of generative AI)
• Legalweek 2025 | ALM Law.com – Most Innovative Legal Department of the Year
• 2025 Pennsylvania Legal Awards – Winner: In-House Impact Award

Our Benefits and Rewards:

BNY offers highly competitive compensation, benefits, and wellbeing programs rooted in a strong culture of excellence and our pay-for-performance philosophy. We provide access to flexible global resources and tools for your life’s journey. Focus on your health, foster your personal resilience, and reach your financial goals as a valued member of our team, along with generous paid leaves, including paid volunteer time, that can support you and your family through moments that matter. 

Hours:  Monday - Friday, 9am–5.15pm, flextime available

Salary : £ DOE

Benefits 
20 days holiday + Bank Holidays, birthday off,  private healthcare, health cash plan, life insurance, annual paid sick allowance, subsidised parking.  Amazing work culture with lots of social events and the ability to grow

Aspire Jobs are delighted to be working with our forward-thinking professional services client who have 4 offices locally and who are now looking for an experienced Legal secretary to join their busy commercial law team.  This will be an extremely varied and interesting role, ideal for someone looking to move to a fresh and forward-thinking legal firm.  

The company are well known for their modern and fresh branding as well as their commitment and investment in IT. 

Requirements of the Legal Secretary:

• Proven Legal Secretarial/PA experience essential with a background in Commercial Law
li>Case Management experience
• Digital Dictation experience
• Self motivated
• Excellent organisational skills and able to prioritise own workload
• Demonstrate initiative
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Professional
• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible and proactive
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• Able to drive and have own transport.

Job Description

Providing secretarial support to the busy Commercial Legal team.

This includes case management, digital dictation, dealing with clients both F2F and on the phone/email, as well as managing diaries for colleagues.

Hours:  Monday - Friday, 9am–5.15pm, flextime available

Salary : £ DOE

Benefits 
20 days holiday + Bank Holidays, birthday off,  private healthcare, health cash plan, life insurance, annual paid sick allowance, subsidised parking.  Amazing work culture with lots of social events and the ability to grow

Aspire Jobs are delighted to be working with our forward-thinking professional services client who have 4 offices locally and who are now looking for an experienced Legal secretary to join their busy commercial law team.  This will be an extremely varied and interesting role, ideal for someone looking to move to a fresh and forward-thinking legal firm.  

The company are well known for their modern and fresh branding as well as their commitment and investment in IT. 

Requirements of the Legal Secretary:

• Proven Legal Secretarial/PA experience essential with a background in Commercial Law
li>Case Management experience
• Digital Dictation experience
• Self motivated
• Excellent organisational skills and able to prioritise own workload
• Demonstrate initiative
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Professional
• Team player
• Ability to work under pressure
• Flexible and proactive
• Strong attention to detail
• Willingness to learn
• Able to drive and have own transport.

Job Description

Providing secretarial support to the busy Commercial Legal team.

This includes case management, digital dictation, dealing with clients both F2F and on the phone/email, as well as managing diaries for colleagues.

• Provide expert legal advice on a wide range of commercial matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate various commercial agreements.
• Manage complex transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures.
• Advise clients on corporate governance and compliance.
• Handle commercial dispute resolution and litigation support.
• Develop and nurture client relationships to foster business growth.
• Mentor and supervise junior legal staff.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis.
• Stay updated on legislative changes and legal precedents.

At BNY, our culture allows us to run our company better and enables employees growth and success. As a leading global financial services company at the heart of the global financial system, we influence nearly 20% of the worlds investible assets. Every day, our teams harness cutting-edge AI and breakthrough technologies to collaborate with clients, driving transformative solutions that redefine in.

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.)

Who we are…

GlobalData is a specialist information services business on a mission to help our clients decode the future, make better decisions and reach more customers. Using our unique data, expert analysis and innovative solutions we deliver intelligence on the world’s largest industries for companies, government organisations and industry professionals. 

We began our journey in 2016, by combining a diverse range of specialist information services companies, with decades of trusted customer relationships and deep sector specialisms. Today, we operate as a single company and one fully integrated platform, with more than 3,500 colleagues worldwide, across 20+ industries, delivering value for over 5,000 customers.

Why join GlobalData?

GlobalData is at a pivotal point in its growth journey. Following multiple acquisitions and having recently received transformational investment we need curious, ambitious, courageous people to support us in achieving our vision of becoming the world’s trusted source of strategic industry intelligence.

Our big ambitions mean that life at GlobalData is fast paced, entrepreneurial and rewarding. We recognise the collective power of our people, and it’s the collaboration of our teams that have shaped our success and will continue to do so in the future.

The role and what you will be doing…

As Legal Counsel, you will report into head of legal and take on a generalist in-house role, with a heavy focus on client commercial contracting. You will support the Group on all domestic and international legal matters. You will partner with key stakeholders in the business to provide legal support and advice to achieve resolution of legal issues in the group’s best interests.

You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with head of legal and the Group’s wider corporate governance team and develop and maintain global legal policies, templates and training materials to ensure awareness of legal processes and compliance across the Group.

What we’re looking for…

Most importantly, you will have a can-do attitude, be able to utilise the majority of your time by working self-autonomously, have the ability to collaborate across multiple stakeholders in the business and “fit in” with the culture of the Group which we pride ourselves on. You will also have strong academics and training from a law firm or in house. You will have experience working in a fast-paced environment, meeting deadlines, and aligning legal strategy with business objectives in accordance with the Group’s risk appetite while mitigating risk.

The role is ideal for a qualified UK lawyer wanting to join a growing team and taking ownership of legal matters at an early stage.

Required skills:

• Qualified solicitor in England & Wales with a valid practicing certificate.
li>Strong background in commercial law, intellectual property and data protection. Experience in litigation is ideal but not essential.
• Demonstrable commercial acumen.
• Understanding of legal risk and how to manage it within a business.
• Ability to assess legal risk in a commercial context and offer pragmatic solutions.
• Confident communicator with the gravitas to advise senior stakeholders and liaise with external lawyers.
• Ability to translate complex legal issues into easily comprehensible information for the benefit of key internal stakeholders and to provide advice and suitable recommendations.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across time zones and working collaboratively in a fast-moving, sales driven, organisation.
• Strong drafting ability, eye for detail and negotiating skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships and influence at all levels across the Group.
• Strong emphasis on working to deadlines and to maintain stable performance under pressure.
• Ability to establish creditability throughout the whole organisation.

Desirable skills:

• A positive attitude, a willingness to meet deadlines and fit in with the culture of the group. We are a fast-paced organisation but very supportive of one another and would very much like to maintain this culture.
• Background in commercial contracts, intellectual property and data protection in various jurisdictions (although this is not necessary).
• Experience in a well-regarded private practice or in-house team.
• Up to date knowledge of legal issues most likely to impact on the Group.
• Strong academic record.
• Experience in a multinational company or working with overseas subsidiaries.

In addition to a rewarding career, we support our GlobalData colleagues with a range of benefits across health, finances, fitness, travel, tech and more. To find out more about the roles and benefits on offer in your region, visit (url removed)

GlobalData believes strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. GlobalData is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.

#LI-HYBRID #LI-UB1

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*