Commercial Legal Counsel - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract

JR United Kingdom; London; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent opportunity for a Commercial Legal Counsel with a Local Government Pension Fund. This 12-month fixed-term role requires expert legal knowledge for advising on contracts and regulatory compliance. Ideal candidates will be qualified solicitors with commercial experience, ready to support a small, dynamic team from a remote basis with occasional trips to Bristol.

Qualifications

• 2+ years PQE as a Commercial Legal Counsel.
• Experience with commercial contracts.
• Immediate availability preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on employment and commercial contracts.
• Advise on regulatory obligations impacting the fund.
• Support Compliance and HR.

Skills

Legal advice

Regulatory knowledge

Data Protection

Education

England & Wales qualified lawyer

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Location:

london, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Danos has been mandated on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract opportunity for a Commercial Legal Counsel to join a Local Government Pension Fund, sitting in a small team and reporting into the Director of Risk and General Counsel. The role will be based in Bristol, but the client are happy to consider candidates on a remote working basis, with occasional visits to the Bristol HQ.

Responsibilities:

• Provide legal advice on a range of contracts and arrangements including employment contracts, commercial contracts, supply of goods and services contracts and documents related to investments by, or on behalf of clients.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of all relevant regulatory obligations that have an impact on the fund.
• Advising on the Data Protection Act 2018
• Researching and implementing applicable laws and regulations handed down by the FCA and advising the business accordingly.
• Aiding with FOIA requests.
• Provide support to the wider business including Compliance and HR.

Your Profile:

• England & Wales qualified with 2+ years PQE.
• Broad commercial contracts experience will be considered.
• Due to the nature of the role, candidates who are immediately available are preferred but not essential.