In‑House Senior Legal Counsel – Commercial & Regulatory

Chadwick Nott - East and West Midlands, NHC & East Anglia; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK Law Firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their General Counsel team. The role involves advising on complex regulatory and legal issues, including compliance obligations and anti-money laundering. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in commercial contracts and negotiation, along with a solid understanding of UK law. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Wellness programmes

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitor with relevant legal experience, preferably in an in-house commercial legal counsel role.
• Excellent knowledge of UK corporate, commercial, and contract law.
• Proven ability to work confidently and collaboratively within a diverse team environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts.
• Provide sound legal advice to various departments on commercial matters.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives.

Skills

Strong experience in commercial contracts

Negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Team collaboration

Education

Qualified Solicitor

Job description

A leading UK Law Firm in Birmingham is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their General Counsel team. The role involves advising on complex regulatory and legal issues, including compliance obligations and anti-money laundering. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in commercial contracts and negotiation, along with a solid understanding of UK law. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including flexible working arrangements and ongoing professional development opportunities.