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In-House Counsel
70,000 - 75,000 + Benefits + Progression Opportunities
Bracknell (Commutable from: Reading, Slough, Wokingham, Farnborough, Guildford, West London)

Are you a qualified legal professional and member of a good standing European Bar, looking to join a world-leading brand where you will play a vital role in advising on key business decisions, driving compliance, and influencing international projects?

On offer is the opportunity to join a global leader in fitness, sport and wellness, working within a dynamic and high-profile environment, supporting operations across multiple countries. You will be part of an ambitious and collaborative legal team where you will be given the scope to make a real impact.

The company are internationally recognised in over 150 countries, selected as Official Supplier to major sporting events and continue to grow rapidly with an emphasis on innovation, compliance, and international expansion.

You will be responsible for drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on business law, managing legal risks, and liaising with external counsel. You will also work closely with senior management and cross-functional teams to deliver practical and effective legal solutions that support business strategy.

This role would suit a commercially minded and pragmatic Legal Counsel with experience in corporate and contract law, eager to develop within a global brand and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

The Role:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating contractual documents in both Italian and English
• Advising on business law across corporate, commercial, digital, sales & marketing, procurement, and compliance matters
• Managing claims, pre-litigations, and liaising with external lawyers
• Supporting the development of internal policies, procedures, and legal templates

The Person:

• Law Degree (ideally with PhD)
• Member of good standing of a European Bar (essential)
• Experience in corporate and contract law (law firm or in-house)

Job Reference: (phone number removed)
Legal Counsel, Corporate Law, Commercial Law, Compliance, Contract Negotiation, Litigation, Risk Management, Fitness, Wellness, International, Bracknell, Reading, Slough, Wokingham, Farnborough, Guildford, West London

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The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Join our client on their exciting journey and assist with forming and em'powering' new grid networks in Africa. Our client funds and co-develops new transmission lines across emerging markets, and due to growth in the African market are seeking to appoint in their London office an experienced legal counsel with 5-7 years PQE in the infrastructure space, with previous advisory exp into Africa. Completed training from a reputable legal firm is highly sought and understanding of related construction (EPC, O&M) agreements and project finance is essential. Please do not apply if you do not have work authorization for the UK, If you have been involved in the grid revolution in India or Brazil, we would also be interested in speaking to you.

The team is small, offering hands-on experience across the development and delivery lifecycle. The client plays at the forefront of many of the projects under discussion on the continent and offers many 'first of its kind' assignments, providing challenging, rewarding and impactful work. Travel is required.

A leading independent finance provider is seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team.

The Role

In this role, you will take a lead position in managing enforcement and recovery actions on defaulted loans.

Please note: This role requires working from the company’s Central London offices five days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enforcement and recovery actions, including drafting key legal documents.
• Advise on debt recovery, insolvency, and property-related litigation.
• Manage appointments of receivers and administrators.
• Collaborate with external counsel and stakeholders.
• Monitor legal developments and support the wider legal and credit risk teams.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 2–4 years PQE in recoveries or property litigation.
• Expertise in distressed finance, recoveries, receiverships, and insolvency litigation.

Please note: This role requires working from the company’s Central London offices five days a week.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and ambitious lawyer to join a high-performing in-house team, working on challenging and high-value matters with genuine scope for career progression in a fast-moving environment.

Join our client on their exciting journey and assist with forming and em'powering' new grid networks in Africa. Our client funds and co-develops new transmission lines across emerging markets, and due to growth in the African market are seeking to appoint in their London office an experienced legal counsel with 5-7 years PQE in the infrastructure space, with previous advisory exp into Africa. Completed training from a reputable legal firm is highly sought and understanding of related construction (EPC, O&M) agreements and project finance is essential. Please do not apply if you do not have work authorization for the UK, If you have been involved in the grid revolution in India or Brazil, we would also be interested in speaking to you.

The team is small, offering hands-on experience across the development and delivery lifecycle. The client plays at the forefront of many of the projects under discussion on the continent and offers many 'first of its kind' assignments, providing challenging, rewarding and impactful work. Travel is required.

A leading independent finance provider is seeking a talented Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team.

The Role

In this role, you will take a lead position in managing enforcement and recovery actions on defaulted loans.

Please note: This role requires working from the company’s Central London offices five days a week.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead enforcement and recovery actions, including drafting key legal documents.
• Advise on debt recovery, insolvency, and property-related litigation.
• Manage appointments of receivers and administrators.
• Collaborate with external counsel and stakeholders.
• Monitor legal developments and support the wider legal and credit risk teams.

About You

• Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales) with 2–4 years PQE in recoveries or property litigation.
• Expertise in distressed finance, recoveries, receiverships, and insolvency litigation.

Please note: This role requires working from the company’s Central London offices five days a week.

Why Join?

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated and ambitious lawyer to join a high-performing in-house team, working on challenging and high-value matters with genuine scope for career progression in a fast-moving environment.

Our Client, a universal banking group, is looking for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join their team as it scales in London. The role will provide specialised legal counsel to the investment teams and senior management and have an EMEA and APAC remit.

This is a critical mandate as it will own responsibilities across multiple jurisdictions.

Responsibilities:

• Legal advice to business stakeholders and partners across employment related issues for Europe & APAC
• Employment negotiations
• Drafting of employment agreements across multiple jurisdictions
• Manage investigations of allegations of potential employee misconduct
• Employee related litigation
• Oversee external counsel

Requirements:

• Minimum 6+ PQE in England & Wales and in good standing with the SRA
• Trained and qualified in a ranked Legal Practice - Employment team mandatory
• Secondment or in-house experience in a Tier 1 Financial Services firm highly desirable
• Strong academic track record
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship

In House Solicitor

Construction & Procurement Law

Belfast Hybrid

c£45,000–£5,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Ready to combine your legal expertise as an in house solicitor with the dynamic world of construction and procurement?

Signatus are recruiting for a specialist Construction & Procurement Law team who need an ambitious Associate (ideally 2–5 PQE but others considered) to join their growing Belfast office.

Why this company?

• High-profile contentious & non-contentious work across the UK & Ireland
• Clients include contractors, consultants, developers, and public bodies
• Collaborative team of lawyers, engineers & quantity surveyors
• Hybrid working + relaxed dress code, company focuses on output, not facetime

The role:

• Advise clients on NEC, JCT, FIDIC contracts & procurement law
• Draft and review contracts, tender documentation & legal opinions
• Represent clients in adjudication, mediation, and negotiations
• Deliver seminars/training on construction law topics
• Build strong client relationships and support business development activities, raising your profile and credibility in the industry

What you’ll bring:

• 2–5 years PQE in construction law, procurement law, commercial contracts, or related disputes
• Strong drafting, advisory and client-facing skills
• Commercial mindset and interest in the built environment
• Degree in Law, Construction, Engineering, or Quantity Surveying (or equivalent experience)
• Full UK/ROI driving licence and willingness to travel occasionally

Package & Benefits:

• £45,00 5,000 DOE + annual bonus
• 25–30 days holiday + public holidays
• Private healthcare & life insurance
• Enhanced parental leave & pension
• Cycle to Work & EV schemes
• Flexible hours & hybrid working pattern

For solicitors in the local market, this represents an exciting new role and opportunity to join a forward-thinking, independent law firm where your ideas matter and career growth is real.

Apply or request a confidential discussion:

Forward your CV to or call on M: + .

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts, including service agreements, partnership agreements, and licensing deals.
  
• Providing expert legal counsel on corporate law, compliance, and governance matters to senior management and various business units.
  
• Managing intellectual property portfolios, including trademark and patent filings and enforcement.
  
• Advising on data protection and privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR) and ensuring compliance.
  
• Overseeing and managing external legal counsel and litigation where necessary.
  
• Conducting legal research and analysis on emerging legal issues and trends relevant to our industry.
  
• Developing and implementing internal policies and procedures to mitigate legal risks.
  
• Supporting M&A activities, due diligence, and other corporate transactions.
  

• Provide expert legal advice on a variety of business matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Manage litigation and dispute resolution.
• Advise on risk management and corporate governance.
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal opinions.
• Liaise with external legal counsel when necessary.
• Support intellectual property protection and management.
• Advise on data protection and privacy matters.
• Develop and implement internal policies and procedures.

• Qualified Solicitor or Barrister admitted to practice in England and Wales.
• Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience, preferably in-house or at a reputable law firm.
• Strong knowledge of corporate law, contract law, and commercial litigation.
• Experience with data privacy regulations (e.g., GDPR).
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
• Commercially astute and business-minded approach.
• Experience in (mention a relevant industry like Tech/Manufacturing/Retail based on the fictional context) is a plus.