Group Legal Counsel

Sumer; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Remote or Hybrid options

Flexible work arrangements

Résumé du poste

Sumer is seeking a commercially astute Solicitor to join their legal department as Group Legal Counsel. You will advise on commercial, contractual, and data protection matters, support central procurement, IT, Finance, and People & Culture teams, and oversee outsourcing arrangements.

The role offers flexibility with remote, hybrid, or office-based setups across the UK. Applicants must be qualified Solicitors admitted to practice in England & Wales or Scotland with about 3–5 years of

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitors admitted to practice in England & Wales or Scotland.
• 3–5 years of post-qualification experience in commercial law.
• Excellent drafting, negotiation and commercial advisory abilities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Responsabilités

• Oversee legal aspects of outsourcing arrangements.
• Maintain contract templates used across the business.
• Manage disputes through external counsel as required.
• Support M&A integration workstreams.

Connaissances

Drafting contracts

Negotiation

Commercial advisory

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Formation

Solicitor qualification

Description du poste

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Group Legal Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

Sumer

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Greater London, England, United Kingdom (Remote/Hybrid)

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Qualified Solicitor (England & Wales or Scotland) with 3–5 years of post-qualification commercial law experience.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Group Legal Counsel
Category: Jobs
Organiser: Sumer
Description: Sumer is seeking a commercially astute Solicitor to join their legal department. The role involves advising on commercial, contractual, and data protection matters, supporting central procurement, IT, Finance, and People & Culture teams. Key responsibilities include overseeing legal aspects of outsourcing arrangements, maintaining contract templates, managing disputes through external counsel, and supporting M&A integration workstreams. The position offers flexibility with remote, hybrid, or office-based setups across the UK.
Eligibility: Candidates must be qualified Solicitors admitted to practice in England & Wales or Scotland with approximately 3 to 5 years of post-qualification experience in commercial law. Required skills include excellent drafting, negotiation, and commercial advisory abilities, along with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Deadline: Not specified
Location: Greater London, England, United Kingdom (Remote/Hybrid options available)
Fees: None
Contact Information: Not specified