Legal Counsel

Page Personnel; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment firm is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their team in Bracknell, UK. The ideal candidate will be a UK Qualified solicitor with at least 3 years of post-qualification experience. Responsibilities include drafting and advising on commercial contracts, providing legal compliance advice, and supporting governance activities. The role offers a competitive salary between £75,000 and £85,000, along with benefits such as a car allowance or company car.

Benefits

Car allowance or company car

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience (PQE).
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on mid to high-value commercial contracts.
• Provide legal advice on consumer protection and marketing law.
• Advise on compliance matters including data protection and competition law.
• Develop and update legal policies and lead training initiatives.
• Support corporate governance activities and document retention policies.
• Assist in managing external legal counsel across multiple regions.

Skills

Commercial law understanding

Presentation skills

Organisational skills

Effective written communication

Effective verbal communication

Education

UK Qualified solicitor

Job description

• Chance to join a leading organisation in their sector
• Join a strong brand

About Our Client

The company is a well-established large organisation. They are known for delivering high-quality services and fostering a professional environment where employees can thrive.

Job Description

• Draft, negotiate, and advise on a wide range of mid to high-value commercial contracts, including agreements related to the supply of goods and services, IT projects, confidentiality, marketing, distribution, consultancy, logistics.
• Provide competent and pragmatic legal advice on areas such as consumer protection law and marketing/advertising law. This may include drafting or advising on customer terms and conditions, advertising DISCLAIMERS, promotional terms and conditions, and related materials.
• Advise on compliance matters including data protection, competition law, regulated financial activities, anti‑bribery, modern‑slavery, and fraud prevention measures.
• Develop and update legal and compliance policies. Lead or contribute to legal training initiatives and awareness programmes.
• Support corporate governance activities, such as document retention policies, and assist with company secretarial matters as required.
• Contribute to the implementation of a new contract management system. This includes developing new templates and supporting training initiatives to ensure a successful rollout.
• Assist in managing external legal counsel across the UK and continental Europe, ensuring quality, cost‑efficiency, and alignment with internal legal strategy.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Legal Counsel should have:

• UK Qualified solicitor with a Minimum of 3 years' post‑qualification experience (PQE).
• Strong understanding of commercial law and compliance.
• Confident preparing and delivering presentations.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, constantly evolving environment.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and tight deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills in English.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £75,000 to £85,000 per annum.
• Choice of car allowance or a company car.