Senior Legal Counsel
About the job
This job is a 14-month parental leave cover starting in May 2026, where you will work closely with the Chief Legal Officer and other legal professionals to provide practical, solutions-focused legal advice across various commercial, consumer, and regulatory matters. Your expertise will play a crucial role in enabling major projects and shaping the organisation's legal risk approach while mentoring junior lawyers. The team thrives on collaboration and values growth, making it a fantastic opportunity to influence key decisions and develop your career in a supportive environment.
You'll be responsible for
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Delivering practical, high-impact legal advice
Providing clear, commercially focused legal guidance across a broad range of commercial, consumer, and regulatory legal matters.📄
Leading complex commercial & procurement matters
Managing work across procurement, contracts, marketing, supply chain, competition and consumer law, privacy, and IP.✍️
Drafting & negotiating with confidence
Preparing, reviewing, and negotiating commercial agreements using modern, effective drafting techniques.Key criteria
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8+ years PQE in commercial law
Demonstrated experience in general commercial and consumer law.View
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Contract negotiation expertise
Proven skills in drafting and negotiating commercial agreements.View
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Stakeholder management skills
Experience influencing and advising key stakeholders on legal risks.View
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