In-house Legal Counsel

BCL Legal In-House; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Legal Counsel (NQ-2 PQE) to join their in-house team in Hertfordshire. This position offers exposure to commercial and regulatory matters, drafting contracts, and compliance support. Ideal candidates will be motivated lawyers with relevant experience eager to grow in a dynamic environment. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• 1-3 PQE solicitors from private practice or in-house are preferred.
• Newly qualified lawyers with relevant experience will be considered.
• Interest in financial services or consumer-facing technology is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate a range of commercial contracts.
• Support on regulatory projects and compliance themes.
• Contribute to data protection work alongside specialists.
• Become a trusted adviser to stakeholders in the business.

Skills

Commercial law

Regulatory knowledge

Excellent communication

Negotiation skills

Job description

Legal Counsel - Commercial & Financial Regulatory (NQ-2 PQE)
Hertfordshire / Hybrid | Listed Environment | Excellent Training & Exposure

Are you a 1-3 PQE lawyer looking to join a commercially focused in-house team? This is an outstanding opportunity to join a thriving, listed financial services business within commutable distance of Hertfordshire. We're looking for bright, motivated commercial or regulatory lawyers who want hands‑on experience, direct exposure to the business, and the chance to develop quickly under experienced, supportive mentors.

What you'll do:

• Work on a broad mix of commercial and regulatory matters across an innovative, growing business.
• Draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Support on regulatory projects and developments, and wider compliance themes.
• Contribute to data protection work alongside specialist colleagues.
• Become a trusted adviser to internal stakeholders across multiple business areas.

Who this suits:

• 1-3 PQE solicitors, either from private practice or already working in-house. Newly qualified lawyers with good commercial or in‑house secondment experience will also be considered.
• Lawyers with an interest in financial services or consumer‑facing technology businesses.
• FCA regulatory knowledge is helpful, but not essential‑curiosity, initiative, and a willingness to learn are what matter most.

Why this role?

You’ll be joining a collaborative, commercially minded legal team where you can build breadth, confidence and pace early in your career. Expect variety, responsibility from day one, and the chance to grow within a supportive and well‑structured legal function.

If you’re ready to take the next step in a dynamic environment with real opportunities to progress, we’d love to hear from you.