Legal Counsel

Position: Legal Counsel (Permanent)
Legal Counsel

Salary £80,000–£85,000 | Hybrid working (Central London)

We’re supporting a listed, international manufacturing group in the appointment of a Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal function based in Central London.

This is a broad, hands-on in-house role, offering exposure across general commercial legal work, corporate matters, and governance within a complex, regulated, international environment. The role is well suited to a commercially minded lawyer looking to build strong in-house capability, judgement, and governance experience.

You’ll work closely with the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary, as well as senior stakeholders across the business, providing pragmatic legal support and gaining visibility across a wide range of legal and commercial matters.

Key accountabilities

Support the Group General Counsel and Company Secretary on legal matters across the group

Draft, review, and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts

Provide day-to-day legal support across areas including data protection, IP, and employment-related queries

Deliver clear, pragmatic, and commercially focused legal advice to internal stakeholders

Support company secretarial activities, including board and committee processes

Prepare minutes, resolutions, and statutory filings

Assist with governance and regulatory compliance for a UK listed group

Support corporate projects, transactions, and strategic initiatives

Manage external legal advisers where required

Contribute to the ongoing improvement of legal processes, templates, and governance frameworks

Candidate requirements

Qualified solicitor (or equivalent)

Experience gained in private practice and/or an in-house legal environment

Exposure to general commercial legal work

Interest in company secretarial matters and corporate governance

Strong drafting skills with good attention to detail

Confidence engaging with stakeholders at different levels of the organisation

Skills & attributes

Practical and commercially minded approach

Solutions-focused and adaptable

Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Able to manage competing priorities and work autonomously when required

Strong communication skills with a collaborative, approachable working style

Genuine interest in building a long-term in-house legal career

This role offers a strong platform for a Legal Counsel looking to deepen their in-house experience within a supportive, high-quality legal function, with exposure to both commercial and governance matters.

Hybrid working is supported, with 2–3 days per week in the Central London office.

If this sounds aligned with your experience and career goals, we’d welcome your application.

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