Job Description
New opportunity with a growing UK services business in Bedfordshire
Role: Senior Legal Counsel
Salary: £70k + 10% Bonus
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.
Role
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
You
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
Get in touch with Nick Barrass to discuss further details