Job Description
Legal Counsel – Global Commercial Work
Are you a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys shaping contracts, influencing stakeholders, and supporting international operations? One of our key clients is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their expanding in‑house legal function, working closely with teams across the UK and India.
This position sits at the heart of a global business, supporting complex workforce solutions and providing practical, commercially focused legal advice. If you want a role where your input genuinely influences cross‑border projects, this is one you’ll want to explore.
The Role
You’ll be responsible for a broad range of commercial and operational legal work, including:
* Managing and negotiating commercial agreements across multiple service lines, including recruitment solutions, contract workforce models, outsourced projects and partnership arrangements.
* Leading negotiations with client-side legal and commercial teams to refine terms, assess risk, and produce well‑structured agreements.
* Providing international advice, helping the business understand labour, employment and compliance requirements in various jurisdictions.
* Supporting expansion activity, advising on compliant engagement routes and commercial models for new markets and service offerings.
* Handling disputes and claims, ensuring the business is protected in matters involving clients or contingent workers.
* Monitoring legal and regulatory developments and presenting key updates to senior leadership.
* Advising on data protection issues relating to contractor and client operations.
* Driving improvements in legal processes, including the use of technology and AI tools for efficiency.
* Delivering training to new starters and key stakeholders on legal processes and engagement frameworks.
What’s in It for You
The organisation offers a comprehensive benefits package built around wellbeing, reward and development, including:
* A competitive salary with annual bonus
* Hybrid working and an early Friday finish
* 32 days’ holiday, rising with service, with the option to buy more
* Paid volunteer days and regular charity events
* A balanced working environment with Christmas shutdown
* Life assurance, pension scheme, cycle‑to‑work scheme
* A friendly, collaborative culture with strong progression routes and ongoing training
What They’re Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
* A law degree plus recognised legal qualification (UK or international)
* 3+ years’ in‑house experience, ideally within global recruitment, workforce solutions or a related sector
* Strong exposure to drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
* Excellent analytical ability and attention to detail
* Confidence operating in fast‑moving environments
* Strong communication skills, able to advise senior stakeholders with clarity
* A collaborative mindset and willingness to share knowledge
* Curiosity and openness to new technology and ideas
* Bonus: Understanding of contingent workforce compliance and strong English drafting skills
About the Organisation
Our client is a global leader in specialist workforce and talent solutions, partnering with world‑class companies across engineering and technical markets. They’re known for their international reach, collaborative culture and commitment to innovation.
They champion diversity, equity and inclusion, and can offer full support with adjustments or accessibility requirements during the recruitment process.