In-House Legal Counsel

Herrington Carmichael Ltd; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Free parking

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid working

Career growth

Job summary

Herrington Carmichael LLP is seeking a pragmatic In-House Counsel to safeguard the Group’s legal, regulatory and business interests across compliance, regulatory, risk and commercial matters. This full-time, hybrid role offers autonomy and opportunities to influence policy and governance within a growing FCA/SRA authorised environment.

You will report to the Group General Counsel, manage the compliance team paralegal day-to-day, provide internal legal counsel, and contribute to M&A due

Qualifications

• Sound knowledge of commercial, data protection and regulatory law.
• 5+ years PQE in commercial and regulatory law (illustrative).
• Prior experience in M&A matters desirable.
• Experience building relationships with stakeholders.
• High accuracy and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as legal advisor to the Group’s COLP, Strategy and Compliance Boards across the Group.
• Provide legal counsel on regulatory matters related to SRA and data protection.
• Manage regulatory returns and responses.
• Lead legal M&A processes for business acquisitions, including due diligence and documents.
• Review and negotiate the Group’s procurement contracts.
• Provide sound legal advice on Compliance matters.

Skills

Commercial law

Data protection

Regulatory law

M&A experience

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Commercial judgement

Job description

Herrington Carmichael LLP isn't your average law firm. We're an award-winning, Legal 500 ranked team known for our commitment to growth, fostering strong relationships, and our ambitious approach to providing full-service legal guidance for businesses, families, and individuals. We value collaboration and strive for excellence in everything we do.

The Opportunity:

We are seeking a pragmatic and commercially minded In-House Counsel to safeguard the Groups’ legal, regulatory and business interests by ensuring robust legal protections, providing internal legal counsel, and supporting the firm across compliance, regulatory, risk and commercial matters.

A rare opportunity to support a growing Group comprising both SRA and FCA authorised businesses, the successful candidate will enjoy a high degree of responsibility and autonomy.

The role will report directly to the Group General Counsel, will have day to day responsibility for managing and mentoring the compliance team paralegal and will provide exposure to a wide range of matters including:

• Serving as legal advisor to the Group’s COLP, Strategy and Compliance Boards across the Group.
• Providing legal counsel to the Group’s Compliance Team on legal and regulatory matters related to the Group, including in relation to SRA and data protection matters.
• Managing, coordinating and advising upon regulatory returns and responses.
• Leading the legal M&A process for business acquisitions including raising due diligence questionnaires and preparing DD reports, running data rooms, preparing and negotiating acquisition documents and ancillaries.
• Reviewing and negotiating the Group’s procurement contracts.
• Data protection analysis on suppliers, services and products.
• Managing responses to Data Subject Access Requests
• Maintaining the Group’s legal documentation (e.g. procurement processes and templates, privacy policies, contract database etc).
• Providing support to junior members of the Compliance team on queries.
• Conducting commercial contract management for the Group.
• Providing sound legal advice on Compliance matters.
• Managing material complaints and manage claims on behalf of the Group.
• Conducting regulatory reviews of policy documentation prepared by the Compliance Assistants.
• Creating and deliver appropriate training internally.
• Various FCA and HMRC matters relating to Riverside Escrow, including routine reporting.
• Preparing and submitting SRA and FCA applications.

This is a full time role. However, applications from candidates seeking a job-share arrangement are encouraged.

The successful candidate will have:

• Sound knowledge of commercial, data protection and regulatory law, including the framework applicable to solicitors’ practices and / or FCA authorised firms.
• As a guide we anticipate that applicants will have 5+ years PQE in commercial and regulatory law. However, the PQE level is indicative only and we encourage applications from any candidates who can demonstrate the necessary skills and experience for the role.
• Prior experience in M&A matters and claims management is desirable.
• Experience building relationships with stakeholders.
• High accuracy and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong commercial judgement and attention to detail.

The Perks:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Operations Bonus scheme
• Free car parking for your convenience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including a pension, Private Medical Insurance, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, 25 days holiday plus an additional day for Christmas closure and Perkbox benefits.
• Hybrid working with defined core hours, offering flexibility to adjust start and end times as needed.
• The opportunity to learn and grow within a supportive and dynamic team.

Ready to Make a Difference?

We're looking for someone who is passionate about providing exceptional service, excited to be part of a winning team, and embraces our core values of Growth, Relationships, Ambition, Collaboration, and Excellence. If that sounds like you,

Herrington Carmichael is dedicated to fostering a workplace that celebrates diversity and promotes equal opportunities for all, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to fair and transparent recruitment processes. Reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities are available upon request. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and success.

QWE

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