Legal Counsel

Astral Legal; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Astral Legal has partnered with a prominent Midlands-based financial services company to recruit a Legal Counsel for their in-house team in Derby. This hybrid, in-office role focuses on corporate and commercial work, with exposure to governance, employment, property, procurement, and potential litigation.

It is designed for junior lawyers seeking an in-house transition from Private Practice. The position offers a varied mix within a small, collaborative legal department and supports strategic

Qualifications

• Junior lawyers with 0–3 years PQE
• Open to other PQE levels
• Private Practice to In‑House transition welcome

Responsibilities

• Corporate and commercial work (approx. 50%)
• Drafting and negotiating commercial agreements
• Involvement in corporate governance, employment law, property matters
• Oversee procurement processes and related matters
• Assist with litigation where necessary
• Support strategic projects and regulatory compliance for a listed financial services client

Skills

Contract drafting

Commercial agreements

Corporate governance

Employment law

Procurement

Litigation readiness

Education

LLB or equivalent

Job description

This opportunity was posted more than 30 days ago and no application deadline was provided. You can explore active listings below.

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Organising Institution / Firm

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Junior lawyer (ideally 0-3 years PQE, but open to other levels); suitable for Private Practice lawyers seeking their first In-House role.

Jobs

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel - Astral Legal (Financial Services) Category: Jobs Organiser: Astral Legal Description: Astral Legal has partnered with a prominent Financial Services company based in the Midlands to recruit a Legal Counsel for their in-house team. This hybrid position offers the opportunity to work within a regulated environment, providing high-quality exposure to a broad range of legal disciplines. The role is designed for a practitioner who enjoys variety and is capable of working within a small, collaborative legal department. The primary focus of this position is corporate and commercial work, which accounts for approximately 50% of the responsibilities. In addition to drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, the successful candidate will be involved in corporate governance, employment law, property matters, procurement processes, and litigation. The role is central to supporting strategic projects and ensuring the business remains compliant with regulatory obligations applicable to a listed consumer financial services entity. Eligibility: Junior lawyers, ideally with 0-3 years of Post-Qualification Experience (PQE). The recruiter is open to considering candidates at different PQE levels. Suitable for individuals currently in Private Practice seeking their first In-House transition or existing Legal Counsel looking for a new challenge. Deadline: Not specified Location: Derby, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid: 2 days per week in-office) Fees: None