Legal Counsel

ENL Legal Recruitment; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 72,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal recruitment firm is seeking a qualified Legal Counsel for a 12-month maternity cover. The role involves drafting and reviewing contracts, conducting legal research, and providing high-quality legal advice. Ideal candidates will have 1–5 years PQE and strong expertise in contract law. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days of annual leave

Professional membership subscription covered

Qualifications

• 1–5 years PQE in leading legal practices.
• Proficient in commercial, procurement, and data protection law.

Responsibilities

• Support procurement and contracting processes.
• Draft and review third-party contracts.
• Conduct legal research and prepare briefings.

Skills

Strong expertise in contract law

Excellent drafting and communication skills

Ability to work effectively with stakeholders

Education

Qualified solicitor

Job description

Legal Counsel – 12+ Month Maternity Cover

London / Hybrid – 12+ months maternity cover. 1–5 years PQE, £85,000 DOE. Established organisation seeking a legally minded solicitor to deliver high quality advice.

THE ROLE

Exciting opportunity to join a well‑established organisation on a 12‑month maternity cover contract. Responsibilities include supporting procurement and contracting processes to ensure effectiveness and sound risk management. This involves drafting and reviewing third‑party contracts, maintaining standard terms and conditions, and assisting with key contractual documentation. The role also involves conducting legal research and preparing briefings on topics such as competition law, public procurement, contract law and intellectual property.

THE CANDIDATE

Applications are now open to qualified solicitors with strong expertise in contract law and a broad understanding of company, commercial, regulatory, competition, procurement, governance and data protection law. The organisation seeks an excellent drafter and communicator with a proven ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

THE PACKAGE

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package that includes 25 days of annual leave. The organisation also covers the cost of your professional membership subscription.

HOW TO APPLY

Contact Kaye Thumpston at eNL on 0207 183 8586 or email [e-mail] with your CV or simply call for a confidential discussion.

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