In-House Legal Adviser; Commercial

Position: In-House Legal Adviser (Commercial)
We are seeking a proactive Mid-Level In-House Legal Adviser (Commercial) 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