Legal Counsel - Commercial Lawyer - Manager - Permanent - London

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their dynamic in-house legal team in London. This role involves providing commercial legal advice and negotiating complex contracts, including Master Services Agreements and SaaS agreements. The ideal candidate will have over five years of experience in a reputable law firm or in-house legal department, showcasing strong negotiation and communication skills. The firm values a high-performing team culture and offers flexible working arrangements, competitive remuneration, and opportunities for professional growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

Flexible Working Arrangements

Health Insurance

Performance Rewards

Career Development Opportunities

Discounts and Savings Plans

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience in legal counsel.
• Experience in a reputable City law firm or in-house legal department.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating complex contracts and agreements.
• Providing legal advice to various internal support functions.

Skills

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Commercial Awareness

Leadership Qualities

Decision-Making Skills

Education

Post-Qualification Experience (5+ years)

Experience in Reputable Law Firm

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Legal Counsel - Commercial Lawyer - Manager - Permanent - London, London

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Client:

EY

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

07.05.2025

Expiry Date:

21.06.2025

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The opportunity

We have a vacancy for a Legal Counsel – Commercial Contract Lawyer within our high performing and ambitious in-house legal team. We respond to business transformation and innovation, enjoying a varied and challenging workload, and support the new EY All in Strategy by showing curiosity, intelligence and energy to deliver prompt, pragmatic, adaptable and commercial legal advice to all levels within our business.

Your key responsibilities

The work within the UK Legal team is highly varied and covers all legal issues arising from the running of a professional services business. Much of the legal work is at the cutting edge of business practice as the firm constantly finds innovative ways to help our clients’ businesses.

This in-house role includes:

• Advising on, drafting and negotiating contracts, such as Master Services Agreements and Global Framework Agreements with our clients as well as other complex contractual arrangements pursuant to which we provide an ever more diverse range of services. These include: Subcontracts, collaboration agreements, managed services and outsourcing agreements, software and licensing agreements (including SaaS), government and public sector agreements, tenders and RFP responses, secondment agreements, large complex commercial contracts, and contracts with suppliers.
• Providing legal advice to the firm’s service lines and internal support functions such as real estate, procurement, finance, HR, IT, knowledge, and marketing. This also involves training colleagues on legal issues, developing contract templates, policies, and guidance, and potentially leading firm-wide projects.

Skills and attributes for success

• Strong team player with excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Commitment to high-performing team attributes: results focus, accountability, trust-building, and embracing healthy conflict.
• Calm under pressure, capable of managing conflicting deadlines.
• Leadership qualities, responsibility-taking, and sound decision-making skills.
• Commercial awareness and proactive support for evolving business needs.

To qualify for the role you must have

• 5+ years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in a reputable City law firm or in-house legal department.
• Ability to provide practical legal advice professionally in a fast-paced environment, establishing credibility and trust.

Ideally, you’ll also have

• High credibility and respect across all levels, including senior management.

What we look for

• A self-starter, responsive, and relationship-builder based on trust and confidence.

What working at EY offers

• A competitive remuneration package with performance rewards.
• Support for flexible working and career development, including benefits covering holidays, health, insurance, savings, and discounts.
• Support, coaching, and opportunities to develop skills and progress.
• Flexible work arrangements to balance personal and professional life.

EY is committed to inclusion and diversity, considering flexible working arrangements to support work-life balance. While travel may be required, arrangements are in place to support flexibility.

About EY

As a global leader in assurance, tax, transaction, and advisory services, we aim to build a better working world. We invest in our people, offering training, opportunities, and creative freedom. Our commitment is to hire and develop passionate individuals, making our ambition to be the best employer a reality.