Job Overview
Legal Counsel - Midlands - Hybrid working. Astral Legal has partnered with a leading Financial Services company based in the Midlands. This is a hybrid role offering 2 days a week in the office. You will be joining a small team handling a variety of legal work across a regulated environment. Due to the size of the team you will gain exposure to high quality work. The role will focus primarily on corporate and commercial work (approximately 50%), alongside involvement in governance, employment, property, procurement, litigation and other legal matters.
Key Responsibilities
* Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements, including supplier, service and partnership contracts.
* Supporting corporate transactions and strategic projects across the business.
* Supporting corporate governance processes, including board and committee documentation where required.
* Assisting with compliance with relevant regulatory obligations applicable to a listed consumer financial services business.
* Helping on employment matters in conjunction with HR and external advisers.
* Advising on procurement processes and reviewing supplier documentation.
* Other associated legal work.
Desired Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will be a junior lawyer between 0‑3 years PQE, but the client is open to PQE levels.
How to Apply
If you are a Legal Counsel looking for a new role or currently in private practice looking for your first in‑house move, please reach out for a confidential chat.
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