Commercial Solicitor - Legal Counsel

QED Legal; Greater London; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in Central London is seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counsel. In this role, you will provide dedicated legal support to ensure compliance and commercial objectives are met. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of PQE and a strong commercial legal background. You will draft and negotiate contracts, support franchise operations, and advise on employment law matters. This position offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to make a significant impact within the organization.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE gained in-house or in private practice.
• Ability to balance legal risk with business needs.
• Collaborative approach towards stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts.
• Support franchise operations and manage breaches.
• Advise on employment law matters.
• Oversee data protection compliance.
• Manage trademark and brand protection issues.
• Provide guidance on risk management.

Skills

Broad commercial legal experience

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Qualified solicitor with at least 5 years’ PQE

Job description

In-House Legal Counsel – Commercial| On-Site | Central London

Location: Central London (On-site role)

Experience: 5+ years PQE

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

The Opportunity

Our clientis seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counsel to provide dedicated, on-site legal support across all areas of their business. You’ll play a key role in ensuring legal, commercial, and compliance objectives are met while working closely with senior management and various operational teams. This is a hands‑on, varied position where no two days are the same – ideal for a commercially minded solicitor who enjoys working in a dynamic business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers and third parties to minimise risk and maximise commercial value.
• Support franchise operations, including preparing franchise agreements, managing breaches, and assisting with disputes.
• Advise on employment law matters, including template contracts, policy updates, and employee relations.
• Oversee data protection compliance, helping implement policies and responding to data subject access requests.
• Manage trademark and brand protection issues, drafting cease and desist letters and liaising with online platforms to remove infringing content.
• Provide guidance on risk management, insurance matters, and lease renewals or terminations.

About You

You’ll be a qualified solicitor with at least 5 years’ PQE, gained in-house or in private practice. You’ll bring:

• Broad commercial legal experience
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance legal risk with business needs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative approach.

Why Apply?

• Join a high-profile, growing UK brand with real influence in its sector.
• Work closely with senior leadership and make a visible impact.
• Enjoy a broad and stimulating in‑house role with exposure to commercial, compliance, and employment law.

Be part of a supportive, values‑driven culture with opportunities to develop and grow.

Interested?

For more information about this In‑House Legal Counsel opportunity, contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal.

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