Legal Counsel

BCL Legal In-House; Remote; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider is seeking a Commercial Contracts Lawyer for an 18-month maternity cover role within their in-house legal team. The position provides exposure to high-quality work, immediate responsibility, and the opportunity for substantial collaboration with internal stakeholders. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary package including a bonus and various benefits such as a generous car and fuel allowance, enhanced pension, and private healthcare. Fully remote working is included, with one mandatory in-person team building day per month.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Bonus

Generous car and fuel allowance

25 days annual leave

Enhanced pension

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience as a Commercial Contracts Lawyer in-house or in private practice.
• Ability to draft, negotiate, and review commercial agreements.
• Commercially pragmatic with immediate contribution capability.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of commercial agreements.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders.
• Support the business on day-to-day commercial matters.

Skills

Commercial Contracts Law

Drafting Agreements

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Job description

You will join a globally renowned name which partners with household name brands across a variety of sectors. This business is the leader in its market, and you will be joining a supportive, well-respected in-house legal team. In addition to an attractive package, this role offers varied & interesting work and fully remote working (with one day a month as an in-person team building day).

The Role

This is an 18-month maternity cover position within a collaborative and well-established in-house legal team. You will advise on a broad range of commercial agreements, working closely with internal stakeholders and supporting the business on day-to-day commercial matters. The role offers immediate responsibility, exposure to high-quality work, and the chance to step into a trusted, business-critical position from day one.

About You

• A Commercial Contracts Lawyer with solid in-house or private practice experience
• Comfortable drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial agreements
• Commercially pragmatic and able to hit the ground running
• Confident working with a range of internal stakeholders

What's on offer?

• Package: competitive base salary + bonus
• Benefits: generous car & fuel allowance, 25 days annual leave, enhanced pension, private healthcare, etc.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to call me for a confidential chat. BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.