1. Shape legal strategy in a market-leading group
2. High-impact role with financial sector exposure
About Our Client
Our client is a leading UK business with a national network and a growing reputation for innovation, customer care and strong commercial growth. With a focus on delivering professional excellence and long-term stability for both their employees and customers, they offer a supportive, collaborative culture. Employees benefit from hybrid working options, structured development opportunities, and a commitment to well-being and work-life balance. This is an employer that invests in people and provides genuine career progression.
Job Description
The Legal Counsel will be:
3. Advising on commercial and financial services contracts and transactions
4. Providing guidance on regulatory and compliance issues across the business
5. Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements
6. Partnering with senior stakeholders to align legal risk with business strategy
7. Supporting the group's growth through proactive legal and commercial input
The Successful Applicant
The Legal Counsel should be:
8. A UK qualified commercial contracts solicitor with a strong background in financial services
9. Experienced in commercial or financial sector contracts work
10. Skilled in managing regulatory, compliance and risk matters
11. A confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
12. Commercially astute, detail-driven and proactive in problem-solving
What's on Offer
This permanent role offers up to a £75,000 salary, hybrid working flexibility, pension and healthcare benefits, and access to professional development programmes. You'll join a business at an exciting stage of growth, with genuine opportunity to influence strategy, shape processes and take ownership of key legal matters. This isn't just a role - it's a career step in a forward-thinking organisation.If you're an experienced Legal Counsel, apply now or contact Sam Muller for more information.