Legal Counsel

Somerset Bridge Group Ltd; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services company in the United Kingdom is seeking a Legal Counsel to provide strategic legal support. This role involves drafting and negotiating contracts while collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in the financial services or regulated industries, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. The position offers hybrid working options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Hybrid working (3 days from home)

25 days annual leave

Discretionary annual bonus

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Flexible working hours

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Qualifications

• Commercial experience in drafting and negotiating contracts is essential.
• Candidates should possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deliver legal advice promptly.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with departments on commercial contracts and projects.
• Manage cases from initial instruction to completion.
• Develop understanding of commercial property, litigation, and intellectual property laws.

Skills

Drafting and negotiating contracts

Excellent verbal and written communication

Handling conflicting priorities

Making commercial decisions

Education

2-5 years PQE in legal field

Job description

Overview

The role of Legal Counsel is to support the Head of Legal Services and Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal advice and support to Somerset Bridge Group. The Legal Counsel will perform their role by using their legal and commercial knowledge to be a trusted advisor to support the business in achieving its strategic objectives whilst safeguarding the Groups interests, protecting customers and upholding our reputation.

Responsibilities

• You will work in collaboration with the other departments primarily on commercial contracts and project work.
• You will be responsible for your own matters from initial instruction through to completion.
• You will have the opportunity to develop your understanding of commercial property, litigation, intellectual property, employment and data protection law.
• Reporting into the Senior Legal Counsel.

What you'll need

Essential:

• Commercial experience of drafting and negotiating contracts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle conflicting priorities, provide legal advice in an appropriate and timely manner and demonstrate a delivery focussed mindset.
• Ability to make commercial decisions quickly and confidently.

Desirable:

• Experience in the Financial Services industry or other regulated industry.
• An understanding of data protection law.
• We would encourage applications from candidates from 2 -5 years PQE, either from an in-house environment or recognised commercial law firm.

Our Benefits

• Hybrid working days in the office and 3 days working from home
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 27 days over 2 years service and 30 days after 5 years service. Plus bank holidays!
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Pension scheme % employee, 6% employer
• Flexible working we will always consider applications for those who require less than the advertised hours
• Flexi-time
• Healthcare Cash Plan claim cashback on a variety of everyday healthcare costs
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• 100s of exclusive retailer discounts
• Professional wellbeing, health & fitness app - Wrkit
• Enhanced parental leave, including time off for IVF appointments
• Religious bank holidays if you dont celebrate Christmas and Easter, you can use these annual leave days on other occasions throughout the year.
• Life Assurance - 4 times your salary
• 25% Car Insurance Discount
• 20% Travel Insurance Discount
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Community support day