Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected organization is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team in Cambridgeshire. The role involves advising on commercial contracts across various sectors, providing practical legal guidance, and collaborating with business units. Offering a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements, this position is ideal for qualified solicitors looking to make a meaningful impact.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Flexible Benefits

Well-being Support

Retail and Lifestyle Discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner effectively.

Responsibilities

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Advising on contract risk, procurement issues, and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Communication

Commercial Acumen

Education

Qualified Solicitor (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 to NDAs, T&Cs, construction 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, contact Chris Ewles on 07902 701 818 or at [emailprotected]

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