Legal Counsel - 12 Month FTC

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services business is seeking a Legal Counsel for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves supporting legal affairs, managing legal risks, and providing high-quality legal advice across various business functions. The ideal candidate will be legally qualified, detail-oriented, and skilled in using legal tech tools. Join a collaborative legal team and contribute to the firm's compliance and governance efforts.

Qualifications

• Experienced in managing legal matters in a regulated or corporate environment.
• Able to communicate legal concepts clearly across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support across a broad range of business functions.
• Draft, review, and advise on contracts and agreements.
• Advise on data protection obligations.

Skills

Legal Knowledge

Communication

Detail-oriented

Education

Legally qualified

Tools

Legal Tech Tools

Job description

Job Opportunity: Legal Counsel (12-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join a financial services business on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

Reporting directly to the Head of Risk & General Counsel, you will play a vital role in supporting the legal affairs of the business and ensuring robust management of legal risk.

You will work alongside a highly skilled legal team, providing high-quality advice and guidance to colleagues across the business, including the Board.

The scope of the role is wide-ranging—covering commercial and IT contracts, data privacy, corporate governance, procurement, employment law, and investment management matters.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Provide legal support across a broad range of business functions and initiatives.
2. Draft, review, and advise on a wide array of contracts and agreements, including employment, consultancy, procurement, and service contracts.
3. Support responses to Freedom of Information Act requests.
4. Advise on data protection obligations and help ensure compliance with the Data Protection Act.
5. Contribute to corporate governance and compliance frameworks.
6. Monitor and assess legal and regulatory developments through proactive horizon-scanning.
7. Liaise with external legal counsel where specialist advice is needed.
8. Support the firm in implementing changes resulting from new laws or regulatory updates.

About You:

• Legally qualified or experienced in managing legal matters in a regulated or corporate environment.
• Confident in working independently as well as collaboratively in a small legal team.
• Detail-oriented, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.
• Skilled at using business applications and legal tech tools effectively.
• Able to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively across all levels.
• Committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace.