Legal Counsel

G-NIUS; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

G-NIUS is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their team in London, providing comprehensive legal support across various departments. This permanent role is suited for a UK-qualified solicitor with significant experience in commercial contracts and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, managing a diverse legal portfolio and engaging with stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

Non-contributory pension scheme (8-12%)

Private medical insurance

Life insurance and income protection

Gym membership allowance (£60/month)

Season ticket loan

EAP and wellness support

Paid leave on Christmas Eve

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in a legal role.
• Experience in in-house legal counsel preferred.
• Familiarity with banking and finance products.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal advice on commercial contracts and employment law.
• Liaise between departments and external counsel on legal matters.
• Handle litigation management and claims.

Skills

Employment law

Commercial contracts

Regulatory compliance

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

UK-qualified solicitor

Job description

We are working with a highly regarded financial institution seeking a capable and confident Legal Counsel to join its close-knit team in London. This is a permanentgeneralist in-house legal role, ideal for a qualified solicitor looking to take ownership of a varied legal portfolio in a collaborative environment. Thisposition would suit someone who enjoys being the go-to legal advisor across a broad range of internal departments-covering everything from employment and data protection to simple loan agreements and trade finance. This role is an onsite role with 5 days in the office per week.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide pragmatic legal advice across a broad spectrum of issues including commercial contracts, employment law, regulatory matters, and banking products (vanilla lending and trade finance).
• Act as a liaison between internal departments and external solicitors to ensure legal matters are appropriately addressed and actioned.
• Review, draft, and negotiate agreements with service providers, partners, and clients.
• Offer guidance on employment-related matters and human resources procedures.
• Support company secretarial and governance processes, including reviewing relevant policies and documentation.
• Conduct legal research on emerging regulatory or compliance issues affecting the organisation.
• Manage claims for and against the institution, including litigation management in coordination with external counsel.

Requirements:

• UK-qualified solicitor with a minimum of 5 years of experience and qualified, ideally in an in-house legal counsel role.
• Demonstrable experience advising on employment law, commercial contracts, and regulatory compliance.
• Familiarity with banking and finance products, particularly loans and trade finance (vanilla only).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the confidence to engage stakeholders across all levels.
• Comfortable working independently while knowing when to seek specialist external advice.
• Previous exposure to company secretarial or governance work is advantageous.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary (£70k-£80k depending on experience)
• Non-contributory pension scheme (8-12% based on age)
• Private medical insurance
• Life insurance and income protection
• Non-contractual and seasonal bonuses (Christmas)
• Gym membership allowance (£60/month)
• Season ticket loan
• EAP and wellness support
• Birthday gift and paid leave on Christmas Eve