Legal Counsel

In-house | Commercial & Compliance | EMEA Scope

A well-established international organisation with a strong presence across Europe, Africa and the Middle East is seeking a business-focused Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified solicitor looking to broaden their exposure across a wide range of commercial, regulatory and strategic legal matters within a collaborative, forward-thinking environment. The role offers genuine variety, stakeholder engagement at all levels, and the chance to contribute to high-profile, future-focused business initiatives.

Working as part of a regional legal function, you will partner closely with commercial teams to provide pragmatic, solution-driven legal advice across multiple business divisions. The position is broad in scope and will suit someone who enjoys operating as a trusted adviser rather than a purely technical specialist.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a wide range of mid to high-value commercial contracts, including supply, services, IT, marketing, agency, distribution, consultancy, sponsorship and logistics agreement.
• Advising on consumer protection, marketing and advertising law, including customer terms and promotional materials.
• Providing guidance on general compliance matters, including data protection, competition law, anti-bribery, modern slavery and emerging regulatory frameworks.
• Supporting and leading strategic projects linked to new business initiatives and regulatory developments.
• Developing and maintaining legal and compliance policies, and contributing to internal training and awareness programmes.
• Assisting with corporate governance and company secretarial matters where required.
• Supporting the rollout and ongoing development of legal systems and contract management tools across the region.
• Liaising with and managing external legal counsel to ensure quality, consistency and cost-effectiveness.

You will be a confident, commercially minded lawyer who is comfortable balancing legal risk with business objectives.

Essential requirements:

• Qualified solicitor (England & Wales or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE)
• Strong grounding in commercial law, with the ability to apply legal principles pragmatically
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment with competing priorities
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Confident written and verbal communication in English
• Able to work effectively across cultures and international jurisdictions

Desirable experience:

• Previous in-house legal experience
• Exposure to cross-border or multi-jurisdictional matters
• Experience with in a regulated or complex commercial environment (e.g. automotive, manufacturing, technology or consumer sectors)
• Familiarity with working in international or multinational organisations
• Additional European language skills

The organisation offers a flexible working culture, including hybrid working options and adaptable start times, subject to business needs. This role is typically full-time, with flexibility built around core hours.

• Broad, high-quality in-house legal exposure
• Meaningful involvement in strategic and future-focused projects
• International scope and stakeholder engagement
• Supportive, inclusive and values-driven culture
• Long-term career development within a stable, globally recognised organisation

If you would like to apply, please submit a copy of your CV by email to
For those seeking further information, confidential exploratory conversations can be arranged at a mutually convenient time.