Legal Counsel

Oliver James Group; West Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oliver James has partnered with a leading Financial Services company to recruit a Legal Counsel for their Midlands-based team. The hybrid role involves advising across corporate and commercial disciplines with exposure to governance, employment, and procurement matters.

The ideal candidate is a junior lawyer with 0-3 years PQE seeking to move from private practice into an in-house environment within a regulated setting.

Qualifications

• Junior lawyer with 0-3 years PQE, private practice or in-house background acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate commercial agreements across multiple business areas.
• Support corporate governance and strategic transactions for a listed consumer financial services business.
• Ensure regulatory obligations are met and advise on employment, property, procurement and litigation matters.

Skills

Corporate law

Commercial contracts

Negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Employment law

Litigation

Job description

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

Legal Counsel

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Organising Institution / Firm

Oliver James

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Midlands, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid)

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Junior lawyer, ideally 0-3 years PQE (open to other PQE levels)

Jobs

Full Opportunity Brief

Title: Legal Counsel at Oliver JamesCategory: JobsOrganiser: Oliver James (in partnership with Astral Legal for a Financial Services company)Description: Oliver James has partnered with a leading Financial Services company to recruit a Legal Counsel for their Midlands-based team. This hybrid position offers a significant opportunity to join a small, specialized legal department operating within a regulated environment. The role is designed to provide high-quality exposure across multiple legal disciplines, making it an ideal transition for professionals moving from private practice to an in-house environment.The core focus of the role is corporate and commercial work, which accounts for approximately 50% of the responsibilities. The successful candidate will also handle matters related to corporate governance, employment law, property, procurement, and litigation. Key tasks include drafting and negotiating commercial agreements, supporting strategic corporate transactions, and ensuring compliance with regulatory obligations applicable to a listed consumer financial services business.Eligibility: * Ideally a junior lawyer with 0-3 years of Post Qualified Experience (PQE).* Open to candidates at various PQE levels depending on experience.* Suitable for individuals currently in private practice seeking their first in-house role.* Experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial and supplier agreements.Deadline: Not specifiedLocation: Midlands, England, United Kingdom (Hybrid: 2 days per week in-office)Fees: NoneApplication Link: https://uk.linkedin.com/jobs/view/legal-counsel-at-oliver-james-4405851021Contact Information: Not specified