In-house Legal Counsel

Think Legal Recruitment; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global strategic business in North Leeds is seeking an exceptional In-house Legal Counsel to join its expanding legal team. You will report to the General Counsel and play a critical role in shaping the legal function and providing strategic advice. The ideal candidate is a UK-qualified lawyer with expertise in commercial, technology, and data privacy law, and can work autonomously while managing stakeholder priorities effectively. This is a unique opportunity for impactful work within a growing organization.

Qualifications

• UK-qualified lawyer with strong experience in commercial, technology and data privacy law.
• Proactive, self-starting approach, capable of working autonomously.
• Experience managing competing stakeholder priorities effectively.

Responsibilities

• Review, draft, and negotiate commercial contracts.
• Advise on corporate governance, data privacy, technology, and compliance matters.
• Provide strategic advice to the board and key stakeholders.

Skills

Commercial law

Technology law

Data privacy

Stakeholder management

Education

UK-qualified lawyer

Job description

In-house Legal Counsel

North Leeds

A highly strategic, global business based in North Leeds is seeking an exceptional lawyer to join its expanding legal team in this newly created role.

Reporting directly to the General Counsel, you will play a pivotal role in shaping both the legal function and the broader business, providing strategic advice to the board and key stakeholders across all legal matters.

Your responsibilities will include reviewing, drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, alongside advising on corporate governance, data privacy, technology and compliance matters.

Ideal candidate

• A UK-qualified lawyer with strong commercial, technology and/or data privacy experience
• Capable of working autonomously with a proactive, self-starting approach
• Skilled at managing competing stakeholder priorities effectively
• Ideally possessing in-house experience, though exceptional private practice lawyers will also be considered

This is an outstanding opportunity to make a significant impact within a forward-thinking organisation during an exciting growth phase.