In-House Legal Counsel (Full-time/Part-time)

Personnel Selection; Rottingdean; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm in the United Kingdom seeks an In-House Legal Counsel to provide legal support focused on customer and commercial contracts, as well as property leases. Candidates should be UK-qualified solicitors with 1–3 years PQE and experience in NHS contracts. This role offers flexibility and promotes professional growth within a supportive culture.

Benefits

Flexible working approach

Family friendly policy

Bike2work scheme

Employee assistance

Pension

Qualifications

• 1–3 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) required.
• Experience in NHS contracts and commercial contract law.
• Strong understanding of contract drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive legal support across the Group.
• Focus on customer contracts, commercial contracts, and property leases.
• Ensure all contractual and legal processes are compliant.

Skills

NHS contracts knowledge

Commercial contract law

Property lease management

Contract drafting and negotiation

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Education

UK-qualified solicitor or legal executive

Job description

Personnel Selection are pleased to be working alongside this fantastic business, who are currently recruiting for an In-House Legal Counsel. They offer a flexible approach to working, family friendly policy, bike2work, employee assistance and pension + more.

This is a company who realise their most valuable resource is their employees. They are rapidly expanding and they have a culture that promotes hard work, flexibility and fun.

The role of In-House Legal Counsel will report into the CFO and will provide comprehensive legal support across the Group, with a focus on customer contracts, commercial contracts and property leases.

The role will support the business in ensuring that all contractual and legal processes are robust, compliant, and aligned with the Group’s operational objectives.

We are looking for someone with the following background:

• UK-qualified solicitor or legal executive with 1–3 years’ post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Demonstrable experience in NHS contracts and commercial contract law and property lease management.
• Strong understanding of contract drafting, negotiation, and lifecycle management.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a clear, pragmatic approach to problem-solving.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that will continue to support your professional growth.

Please do apply now - we are actively recruiting!