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Legal Counsel

Location: City of London (Hybrid – 2 days in office)

Hours: Full-time

Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits

Start Date: ASAP

Is this the role for you?

Our client, a market-leading talent consultancy group, is looking for a commercially aware Legal Counsel (0–2 PQE) to support their in-house legal function. This is a hands-on role working across multiple recruitment brands, offering broad exposure, responsibility and excellent development in a fast-paced, people-focused environment.

What you will do:

• Review, draft and negotiate commercial contracts (client terms, supplier agreements, NDAs, MSAs)


• Support Bids & Contracts Team during tenders and negotiations


• Advise on recruitment, employment and compliance matters (IR35, AWR, Conduct Regs)


• Provide legal support to General Counsel and wider business functions


• Help develop contract templates, processes and risk management


• Prioritise legal tasks in a fast-moving environment

What you’ll bring:

• UK Qualified Solicitor (0–2 PQE) with commercial / employment law experience


• Understanding of recruitment sector legislation (IR35, AWR, worker models)


• Strong contract review and negotiation skills


• Excellent communication, organisation and attention to detail


• Proactive, collaborative and able to work under pressure

Why join?

• Hybrid working (2 days office)


• Bonus + private healthcare + great benefits


• Fun, supportive culture with regular events and rewards


• Christmas close without using annual leave


• Wellness, DEI and engagement initiatives


• Real scope to grow your in-house legal career

Apply now to join a high-performing, people-first organisation in a pivotal Legal Counsel role.

Leading offshore law firm are looking to hire an in-house legal counsel to join their specialist in-house legal team that supports the firm world-wide- this role is based in Jersey, however UK based lawyers seeking a remote/ hybrid role are also invited to apply. 

Role Profile: 

Working closely with the General Counsel, you will advise on a range of interesting and diverse legal workload covering a number of international locations. Responsibilities include::

Risk 

• Maintain best practice in legal, reputational and operational risk management.


• Identify, analyse and propose mitigation for legal, reputational and operational risks arising from client mandates.


• Support the ongoing development of a strong compliance culture.


• Assist client facing teams in maintaining confidentiality and legal privilege where appropriate

Contractual

• Maintaining our existing global terms of business, supplementary product terms, jurisdiction terms and data processing terms, register of "special terms" clients and the global terms of business manual.


• Review commercial contracts (e.g. NDAs, supplier contracts and licence agreements) from a legal risk perspective and assist directors and senior management to negotiate such contracts when required.


• Draft and maintain various intra-group agreements including outsourcing agreements, service agreements, management charge letters and outsourcing agreements.


• Assist with a project to automate our engagement letters and additional documents across all locations to ensure global consistency and best practice.


• Assist with advising directors and senior management to negotiate bespoke client terms of business when required.

Regulatory

• Assist with advising on outsourcing issues.


• Assist with advising on obligations arising under applicable codes of practice and other codes and guidance notes published by regulators.


• Assist on regulatory licence applications, and the process for ending existing registrations.


• Maintain legal and regulatory small print bank.


• Advise on the legal and regulatory issues regarding overseas working.


• Advise on automatic exchange of information laws and regulations including FATCA, CRS DAC6 and MDR.


• In conjunction with colleagues in our Risk & Compliance team, assist on advising on AML issues including eligible introducer letters and the legal aspects of ABC, SOW/SOF and other CDD related issues.

Compliance

• Prepare papers for local boards and senior management on relevant legal and regulatory issues.


•  Attend quarterly board meetings, if required.


• Assist in managing senior executive and key stake holder relationships across our locations, if required.


• Provide legal input on policies, procedures and guidance notes.

Internal Projects

• Assist with preparing the legal section of ILA/SOGA forms. Other colleagues will deal with all governance aspects associated with internal licensing.


• Assist with advising on new products, entries into new jurisdictions, office moves, acquisitions and disposals, if required.


• Assist with a project to review, create and update the corporate and trust precedents used by client facing teams in all locations.


• Maintain & develop the existing knowhow platform used by the in-house legal team.


• Advise/assist on a wide range of issues, from data protection, sanctions and conflicts of interest and related mitigation measures.


• Assist client facing teams with responses to client supplier queries in areas such as modern slavery and insurance.


• Assist client facing teams in all our locations with ad hoc legal queries on company law, trust law and contractual and other matters.

Candidate Requirements:

• Commercial lawyer with circa 1-4 years PQE and ideally with experience of corporate/ funds law. 


• Candidates from practice and in-house are invited to apply (particularly if gained within a regulated environment). 

On Offer:

Competitive salary and benefits - The firm also offer a progressive flexible working approach. 

To Apply:

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Great new role for a Solicitor to join a major brand in the West Midlands region.

This is a hugely varied role and you will have the opportunity to work widely across a fast growth powerhouse.

As part of an established and brilliantly friendly legal team, responsibilities will include;

• Drafting, negotiating and advising on a variety of commercial agreements.

• Providing legal advice on a range of issues, including but not limited to the cost-effective resolution of contentious matters.

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and business partners.

• Identifying legal risks and communicating these to the Executive for risk acceptance in accordance with established procedures.

• Advising on operational and related issues and providing pragmatic advice on ongoing ad-hoc queries.

• Assisting in the management of other areas including disputes, employment, approving marketing materials, IP and IT

Background required

A qualified solicitor with 2+years post-qualification experience, ideally with;

• Commercial contracts experience, ideally in- house;
• Strong commercial acumen and pragmatism;
• A solution focused approach;
• A highly pro-active attitude
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, take initiative and produce work to tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail;
• Strong relationship building skills ad someone who loves to work in great teams.

Hybrid working pattern 2 days office per week required.

We are also open to part-time 3/4 days.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Support for UK Consumer Business (2C):

• Provide comprehensive legal support for Huawei’s UK consumer business operations.
• Conduct product launch legal compliance review, ensuring products meet UK legal requirements.
• Review and advise on privacy protection measures for online store operations, product features, and related consumer services.
• Deliver day-to-day legal advice and risk assessments to business teams.
• Review commercial agreements with UK consumer business partners.
• Support responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Provide legal opinions and support for consumer complaints, disputes, and related case handling.

EU-Focused Legal Review (Marketing & Compliance):

• Conduct general legal review of English-language marketing materials for consumer business across Europe, Ensure marketing content complies with relevant EU consumer protection and advertising laws.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & License: Law School education in the UK
• Experience: more than 3 years PQE in consumer protection, technology, e-commerce, or related practice (law firm or in-house).
• Expertise in UK 2C Laws:
• Consumer protection legislation (Consumer Rights Act, Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations, etc.).
• Advertising and marketing compliance.
• Electronic product compliance and market entry rules.
• Data protection and privacy (UK GDPR, PECR).
• Knowledge of EU Laws: Understanding of EU consumer protection, Marketing & promotion law.

Work Location: London Paddington.

Key Responsibilities

Legal Support for UK Consumer Business (2C):

• Provide comprehensive legal support for Huawei’s UK consumer business operations.
• Conduct product launch legal compliance review, ensuring products meet UK legal requirements.
• Review and advise on privacy protection measures for online store operations, product features, and related consumer services.
• Deliver day-to-day legal advice and risk assessments to business teams.
• Review commercial agreements with UK consumer business partners.
• Support responses to regulatory inquiries.
• Provide legal opinions and support for consumer complaints, disputes, and related case handling.

EU-Focused Legal Review (Marketing & Compliance):

• Conduct general legal review of English-language marketing materials for consumer business across Europe, Ensure marketing content complies with relevant EU consumer protection and advertising laws.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & License: Law School education in the UK
• Experience: more than 3 years PQE in consumer protection, technology, e-commerce, or related practice (law firm or in-house).
• Expertise in UK 2C Laws:
• Consumer protection legislation (Consumer Rights Act, Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations, etc.).
• Advertising and marketing compliance.
• Electronic product compliance and market entry rules.
• Data protection and privacy (UK GDPR, PECR).
• Knowledge of EU Laws: Understanding of EU consumer protection, Marketing & promotion law.

Work Location: London Paddington.

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Supporting a diverse portfolio of global events and content platforms, you’ll advise on contracts, compliance, IP, and commercial risk.

The team prides itself on being approachable, pragmatic, and solutions-driven. You’ll work closely with colleagues across legal, marketing, tech, and operations, helping shape the future of world-class experiences.

Ideal for an energetic lawyer ready to roll up their sleeves and make an impact from day one.

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This role offers a rare mix of strategic input and day-to-day engagement in a truly international business.

It’s a fantastic platform for a lawyer looking to develop commercial depth and grow within a forward-thinking, people-focused organisation.

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Role: Legal Counsel (6+ PQE)

Contract: 12-Months | Full-Time

Start Date: January 2026

Location: London

Hybrid working: 2 days in office, 3 days WFH

Salary: £competitive

We’re partnering with a leading global investment advisory firm that provides a full suite of services to institutional investors, family offices, and intermediaries. With a focus on alternative investments across Hedge Funds, Private Equity, Real Assets, and more, this organisation prides itself on independence, transparency, and industry-leading best practices.

They are looking for a Legal Counsel to join the team on a 12-month contract, reporting to the General Counsel, to support legal and compliance matters across the business. This is a varied role offering exposure to multiple teams and functions globally.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements, including service agreements, NDAs, supplier contracts, and RFP responses.
• Provide legal guidance across the business, supporting functions such as Compliance, Client Services, Research, HR, IT, and other teams on strategic initiatives, regulatory matters, business negotiations, and general corporate matters.
• Work with external counsel where required, documenting advice and ensuring follow-up on legal matters.
• Support global legal projects, corporate governance, and, where required, company secretarial responsibilities.
• Liaise and collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders at all levels across multiple jurisdictions, including the US, UK, Cyprus, and Asia.
• Participate in compliance or legal committees and client or external-facing events as needed.

Who You Are

• Experienced in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements (NDAs, service agreements, supplier contracts, RFP responses).
• Solutions-oriented with the ability to manage multiple legal matters across different areas.
• Knowledgeable in data protection and/or intellectual property law is a plus.
• Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional teams including Finance, HR, IT, and Communications.
• Familiarity with regulatory and compliance frameworks in the investment advisory sector is advantageous.
• Employment law knowledge is desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, strong organizational skills, and a collaborative team player mindset.

Why This Role

This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad exposure to a global investment firm, work on complex commercial and regulatory matters, and be part of a team that values integrity, collaboration, and high professional standards.