New opportunity with a growing UK services business in Bedfordshire
Role
Senior Legal Counsel
Hybrid Working
In this position, you will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, helping them navigate legal and regulatory requirements with confidence. You will take ownership of a broad range of legal matters, from complex contract negotiations to risk management and governance, operating with a high degree of autonomy.
This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior legal position where you can influence how legal support is delivered across a growing organisation. You’ll play a central role in shaping processes, supporting key decisions and helping the business operate with confidence.
Responsibilities
Working closely with the Director of Legal, you'll provide support across a number of key business areas. A flavour:
* Prepare, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including service contracts, frameworks, partnership agreements and confidentiality agreements
* Identify potential legal risks and provide balanced, practical solutions to manage them
* Support internal teams with understanding contractual obligations and reducing exposure to disputes
* Contribute to tenders, bids and proposals to ensure submissions are compliant and competitive
* Assist in strengthening governance structures and supporting board-level processes where required
* Develop and refine internal legal policies, procedures and compliance frameworks
* Work collaboratively with teams including Procurement, Finance, Sales and Operations
Qualifications
A background in service led industry such as outsourcing is desirable but not essential
* UK Qualified Commercial Solicitor with a minimum of 3 years PQE
* Experience of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
* Confident working independently and managing multiple priorities effectively
* Practical and commercially aware, with the ability to balance legal considerations with business needs
* Excellent communication skills, able to explain legal matters in a straightforward and accessible way
* Experience working with and advising senior stakeholders
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