Senior Legal Counsel

Morson Talent; England; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for a 6-month contract. This role involves providing strategic legal guidance, managing commercial contracts, and supporting M&A activities. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in various legal areas, including data protection and consumer law, and will play a crucial role in the senior leadership team.

Qualifications

• 6+ years PQE in legal practice.
• Experience in commercial contracts, M&A, and consumer law.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic legal guidance across teams.
• Advising on high-value commercial and technology contracts.
• Managing commercial disputes and ensuring GDPR compliance.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Stakeholder Engagement

Pragmatic Approach

Education

Qualified Solicitor or Barrister in England & Wales

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel
Hemel Hempstead (Hybrid 3 days office / 2 days remote)
Full-time 6 month contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a dynamic, fast-paced company operating across multiple sectors. In this highly visible role, you ll work directly with senior stakeholders and contribute to commercial success by delivering expert legal support across the business.

This is a chance to step into a prominent, wide-ranging position where your legal expertise and commercial acumen will be genuinely valued.

What You ll Be Doing:

• Providing strategic and day-to-day legal guidance across operational and functional teams.
  
• Advising on high-value commercial and technology contracts.
  
• Supporting M&A activity, including due diligence and integration.
  
• Managing commercial disputes and collaborating with external legal counsel as needed.
  
• Ensuring compliance with data privacy laws (including GDPR).
  
• Advising on consumer law matters, including advertising and marketing.
  
• Overseeing legal spend and maintaining internal legal frameworks.
  
• Playing an active role in the senior leadership team.
  

What We re Looking For:

• Qualified solicitor or barrister in England & Wales with 6+ years PQE.
  
• Strong experience in commercial contracts, M&A, and consumer law.
  
• Solid understanding of data protection laws and practical GDPR application.
  
• Comfortable advising across a wide range of legal areas, including real estate and employment.
  
• A pragmatic and commercially-minded approach with excellent stakeholder engagement skills.
  
• Prior in-house experience, with a preference for candidates from dynamic or rapidly evolving environments.