Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team in Cambridge. This role involves advising on commercial contracts, providing legal guidance, and collaborating closely with business units. Ideal for qualified solicitors, offering a comprehensive salary package including private medical insurance and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Flexible benefits

Well-being support

Lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified Solicitors at all levels including recently qualified SQE candidates.
• Experience in commercial agreements (NDA's, T&C's, construction contracts, IT agreements).

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Advising on contract risk and procurement issues.
• Supporting business units with practical legal guidance.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Solicitor qualification (England & Wales)

Job description

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Location: Cambridgeshire (hybrid working, 2 days/week office-based)

Salary guide: up to £65,000 FTE + Bonus + Benefits

We’re exclusively partnered with a purpose-led and highly respected organisation to appoint a Legal Counsel to join their established and collaborative in-house legal team.

The Opportunity

As part of a strong and supportive In-House Legal team, you will play a key role in advising on and negotiating a wide range of commercial contracts spanning across construction, IT, energy, outsourcing, consultancy, and IP/R&D agreements. This role is varied and perfect for someone who enjoys hands on commercial legal work, thrives on collaboration, and delivers practical, business first advice.

The Work:

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts (NEC4, IT, energy, outsourcing, consultancy, and more)
• Advising on contract risk, procurement issues, and regulatory compliance
• Supporting business units with practical legal guidance on day-to-day matters
• Collaborating with the wider legal team to deliver consistent, solution-oriented service
• Contributing to the development of internal legal processes and templates

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from:

• Qualified Solicitors (England & Wales) at all levels including recently qualified SQE candidates
• Experience in a broad range of commercial agreements ideally with exposure in the likes of NDA's, T&C's, constructions contracts, IT agreements, and procurement.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to partner effectively with non-legal colleagues
• Commercial acumen and the ability to deliver pragmatic, risk-aware legal advice
• Based within commuting distance of Cambridgeshire and open to hybrid working (c.2 days in-office)

What’s On Offer

• Base salary up to £65,000 FTE, pro-rata for 4 days per week
• Private medical insurance
• Flexible benefits, well-being support, and a wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts

This is a rare opportunity to join a forward-thinking, value driven organisation in a role that offers flexibility, variety, and a clear sense of purpose. Whether you're an experienced in-house counsel or a newly qualified solicitor looking to build your career with impact, we’d love to hear from you.

If you are interested in the opportunity, please submit your CV via the job advert or for further information please contact Chris Ewles on 07902 701 818 or at [emailprotected]

LHH is an employment consultancy that believes in talent, not labels. It is important to us that we run inclusive recruitment processes to support candidates of all abilities and encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply. LHH is committed to building an inclusive, supportive environment to enable candidates to explore the next steps in their careers. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.