Legal Counsel

Michael Page Legal; Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK law firm is seeking a Legal Counsel to advise on commercial and financial services matters. This role involves providing legal guidance on contracts, regulatory compliance, and aligning legal strategies with business objectives. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in financial services and experience in managing legal risks. A competitive salary of up to £75,000, hybrid working options, and comprehensive benefits are offered, alongside clear career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Pension benefits

Healthcare benefits

Professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Experienced in advising on commercial and financial services contracts.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Detail-driven and commercially astute.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial and financial services contracts.
• Provide guidance on regulatory and compliance issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements.
• Align legal risk with business strategy.

Skills

Commercial contracts expertise

Financial services knowledge

Regulatory compliance management

Stakeholder management

Proactive problem-solving

Education

UK qualified solicitor

Job description

This in-house role will see you advise across commercial and financial services matters, helping to shape legal strategy and support commercial growth. A fantastic opportunity to bring your financial sector expertise into a dynamic environment.

Client Details

Our client is a leading UK business with a national network and a growing reputation for innovation, customer care and strong commercial growth. With a focus on delivering professional excellence and long-term stability for both their employees and customers, they offer a supportive, collaborative culture. Employees benefit from hybrid working options, structured development opportunities, and a commitment to well-being and work-life balance. This is an employer that invests in people and provides genuine career progression.

Description

The Legal Counsel will be:

• Advising on commercial and financial services contracts and transactions
• Providing guidance on regulatory and compliance issues across the business
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating a range of commercial agreements
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to align legal risk with business strategy
• Supporting the group's growth through proactive legal and commercial input

Profile

The Legal Counsel should be:

• A UK qualified commercial contracts solicitor with a strong background in financial services
• Experienced in commercial or financial sector contracts work
• Skilled in managing regulatory, compliance and risk matters
• A confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills
• Commercially astute, detail-driven and proactive in problem-solving

Job Offer

This permanent role offers up to a £75,000 salary, hybrid working flexibility, pension and healthcare benefits, and access to professional development programmes. You'll join a business at an exciting stage of growth, with genuine opportunity to influence strategy, shape processes and take ownership of key legal matters. This isn't just a role - it's a career step in a forward-thinking organisation.

If you're an experienced Legal Counsel, apply now or contact Sam Muller for more information.