Senior Legal Counsel; FTC

A reputable law firm is seeking an In-house Senior Commercial Lawyer on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, reporting to the Head of Legal. The role requires close collaboration with senior stakeholders across multiple teams and functions, providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal support. Part of a recently established in‑house legal function supporting strategic initiatives, commercial contracting, and legal risk management.

1-2 days a week in Birmingham office.

• Drafting, negotiating, and managing complex commercial agreements and related documentation.
• Advising on legal aspects of products and third‑party technologies.
• Ensuring compliance with laws, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.
• Identifying legal risks and proposing practical mitigation strategies.
• Driving improvements in processes, templates, governance, and operational efficiency.
• Supporting business decision‑making through legal analysis and strategic recommendations.
• Supervising and quality‑assuring work from junior lawyers and paralegals.
• Maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legal developments.

• A lawyer with 8-10 years’ PQE and strong technical capability.
• Able to independently manage complex legal matters, lead work streams and drive operational efficiency.
• Brings strong commercial judgment, excellent negotiation skills, and a solutions‑oriented mindset.
• Effective communicator who can translate complex issues into clear guidance aligned with organisational risk appetite.
• Experienced in technology-related matters, including data protection and privacy.
• Proactive, collaborative, detail‑oriented, and capable of operating autonomously as a trusted adviser.

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