In-house Legal Counsel

BCL Legal; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial services organization in Liverpool is seeking a Legal Counsel to join its collaborative legal team. The position is ideal for recently qualified solicitors or junior lawyers looking to take their first in-house role. You'll provide legal advice on commercial contracts, corporate issues, and financial regulation, while working closely with experienced lawyers. This office-based position requires you to be in Liverpool City Centre five days a week.

Qualifications

• Recently qualified solicitor or junior lawyer looking to make first in-house move.
• Experience in commercial, corporate, financial regulatory, or pensions law preferred.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial contracts and supplier agreements.
• Provide guidance on corporate and governance matters.
• Address financial regulatory and pensions law issues.
• Support on risk, compliance, and company secretarial activities.

Skills

Commercial law

Corporate law

Financial regulatory law

Pensions law

Education

Qualified solicitor (NQ - 4 years PQE)

Job description

Legal Counsel - In-House Opportunity

Location: Liverpool (office-based)

Are you a recently qualified solicitor or a junior lawyer looking to make your first move in-house? This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and dynamic organisation operating in financial services.

You'll be joining a small, collaborative legal team that plays a key role in supporting the business across a wide range of legal, regulatory, and commercial matters. Working closely with the Head of Legal, you'll gain hands-on experience and exposure to stakeholders across the business, helping to deliver pragmatic, business-focused legal advice.

The Role:

You'll advise on a variety of legal issues, including:

• Commercial contracts and supplier agreements;
• Corporate and governance matters;
• Financial regulatory and pensions law issues; and
• Risk, compliance, and company secretarial activities.

About You:

We're looking for a qualified solicitor (NQ - 4 years PQE) with experience in one or more of the following areas: commercial, corporate, financial regulatory, or pensions law.

Why Apply?

This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your in-house career within a business that genuinely values professional growth, collaboration, and innovation. You'll work alongside experienced lawyers on diverse and interesting work that makes a tangible impact. This role is fully office based so you must be able to travel to Liverpool City Centre 5 days per week.