In-House Legal Counsel — Commercial Contracts & FS

Fry & Brown; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A not-for-profit financial services company in the UK is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal advice on commercial and investment contracts. This role offers the opportunity to influence key business decisions while collaborating closely with senior leadership. Ideal candidates will have 4–6 years' PQE and strong commercial contracts experience, alongside a pragmatic approach. The position emphasizes work-life balance and offers exposure to a collaborative legal team.

Benefits

Strong work-life balance

Collaborative legal team

Exposure to senior stakeholders

Qualifications

• 4–6 years’ PQE.
• Strong commercial contracts experience.
• Some financial services experience is valued.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial and investment contracts.
• Work on general commercial in-house matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts and legal documents.

Skills

Commercial contracts experience

Pragmatic approach

Financial services knowledge

Education

Qualified lawyer (4–6 years' PQE)

Job description

A not-for-profit financial services company in the UK is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide legal advice on commercial and investment contracts. This role offers the opportunity to influence key business decisions while collaborating closely with senior leadership. Ideal candidates will have 4–6 years' PQE and strong commercial contracts experience, alongside a pragmatic approach. The position emphasizes work-life balance and offers exposure to a collaborative legal team.