Legal Counsel - Corporate and Commercial

adm-Indicia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global legal firm in London is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join their team. The role involves drafting and negotiating various commercial agreements, supporting legal projects, and ensuring compliance across regions. Ideal candidates will have 4–6 years of experience in corporate law, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers a full-time employment opportunity with a focus on collaboration across international teams.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years' experience as a Legal Counsel in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in drafting clear, commercially focused documents.
• Corporate/M&A experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Support contentious matters and proceedings.
• Assist with corporate projects and M&A.

Skills

Commercial law experience

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Fluent English

Education

Law degree (LLB or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Legal Counsel - Corporate and Commercial

Department: Legal

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: London

Description

We are a fast-paced, supportive global legal team that works closely across regions. Our goal is to help adm-indicia achieve its strategic aims, manage risk, and support revenue growth. Day-to-day, we provide legal advice; negotiate supplier and client contracts; manage corporate structures; handle company secretarial, data protection, insurance, and contentious matters; and ensure strong governance across the business. Growth and long-term sustainability are central to our approach.

We are seeking a talented, ambitious lawyer with 4–6 years’ experience to join our Global Legal Team. This is a broad in-house role in a fast-growing company, offering exposure to all areas that require legal input. You’ll work with a team based across the UK, India, the US and Switzerland, supporting all regions.

Responsibilities

What We Do

• Commercial contracts (NDAs, MSAs, SOWs, DPAs)
• Contract queries and disputes
• Corporate compliance and policies
• Company secretarial matters
• Intellectual property
• Insurance
• Data protection
• General commercial and corporate legal advice

What You’ll Do

• Draft, review and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements
• Support contentious matters and proceedings
• Assist with corporate projects and M&A
• Draft and update internal policies
• Contribute to group insurance matters and renewals
• Monitor legal budgets and manage legal fee invoices
• Support wider legal projects, ensuring compliance and sharing best practices
• Improve legal processes, templates and tools
• Work closely with teams in Europe, Asia and the US

Skills and Experience

• Law degree (LLB or equivalent) and experience as a Legal Counsel in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong commercial law experience (private practice and/or in-house)
• Ability to draft clear, commercially focused documents
• Corporate/M&A experience is helpful
• Strong communication, organisation and planning skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Solutions‑focused, proactive approach
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise
• Fluent English and strong Microsoft Office skills
• Good record‑keeping habits

Mindset & Attributes

• Effective communicator who builds strong relationships
• Highly organised, able to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Results‑driven and accountable
• Creative, resourceful problem‑solver
• Enthusiastic, with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Analytical, logical and sound in judgment

Equal Opportunities

adm‑Indicia is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a diverse environment. We recruit, employ, develop, compensate, and promote regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Should you need any reasonable adjustments made to this application process, please don't hesitate to let us know.