We are seeking a proactive Mid-Level In-House Legal Adviser (Contract and Litigation) with at least 2 years of commercial legal experience to join our small but highly effective legal team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters within a dynamic business environment.
This is an in-office role, requiring the successful candidate to be in our Bromley office for 5 days per week.
Key Responsibilities
* Work within a small in-house legal team
, providing day-to-day legal support and reporting directly to the Managing Director.
* Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements
, including supplier agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
* Instruct and collaborate with external solicitors
on specialist matters or where additional support is required.
* Assist in litigation
, coordinating with external solicitors and supporting dispute resolution activities.
* Lead the drafting, maintenance, and updating of internal policy documents
, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
* Support the Tenders Team
by reviewing tender documentation, particularly contractual terms, and providing practical legal feedback.
* Deal with customer contract-related queries and handle customer complaints
involving contractual obligations or terms.
* Review commercial contracts and provide clear, practical advice
to internal stakeholders across the business.
* Liaising with regulatory bodies
such as the Information Commissioner's Office and the Competition and Markets Authority.
* Oversee the work of a junior legal team member
, providing guidance, supervision, and support to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Required Experience & Skills
* Minimum 2 years' commercial legal experience, either in-house or in private practice.
* Experience drafting and negotiating agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
* Knowledge of Competition Law and Procurement Law.
* Some knowledge or experience of Data Protection
Laws (e.g., UK GDPR, DPAs, privacy documents).
* Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver commercially focused, solution-oriented advice.
* Ability to supervise and mentor junior team members, ensuring high-quality outputs.
Advantageous Experience
* Prior experience working with sales, procurement, finance, or customer service teams is beneficial but not essential.
* Experience handling customer-facing legal queries or complaints is a plus.
Working Arrangement
* In-office, full time.