Legal Counsel (part time)

BCL Legal In-House; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading legal services organization in the UK seeks a part-time Legal Counsel to join their mission-driven team. This role, requiring finance experience, offers the chance to draft loan agreements, manage external counsel, and advise on governance. Enjoy a supportive culture, high autonomy, and flexibility with remote work options. The role is perfect for NQs and experienced lawyers looking for a values-led environment.

Benefits

Flexibility in working hours

Opportunity to make a social impact

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Open to NQs with finance experience through to experienced lawyers.
• Commercial contracts experience is an advantage.
• Willing to learn new areas and collaborate across teams.

Responsibilities

• Draft and negotiate loan agreements and guarantees.
• Advise on subsidy and governance issues.
• Manage external counsel and control legal spend.

Skills

Finance experience

Commercial contracts

Personable and pragmatic

Job description

Part-Time Legal Counsel | Purpose-driven work | Remote or hybrid | £70-75k FTE

Are you a lawyer with finance experience who wants to do meaningful work and enjoy genuine flexibility, without sacrificing variety or challenge?

This is an opportunity for a Legal Counsel to join a purpose-led organisation at the forefront of financial inclusion in the UK, on a part-time basis (3 days per week). You'll work closely with a highly experienced General Counsel on innovative projects - from lending and guarantees to equity investments and procurement - while helping to shape and grow the legal function.

This is a hands-on and varied role where you'll:
· Draft and negotiate loan agreements and guarantees.
· Improve templates and handle day-to-day contracts.
· Advise on subsidy and governance issues (no prior experience required).
· Manage external counsel and control legal spend.
· Partner directly with commercial, funding, innovation, and policy teams, acting as a trusted legal sounding board across the business.

Why apply?
· Impactful work: Be part of an organisation transforming financial access across the UK.
· Breadth & variety: Finance transactions, contracts, governance, templates, and ad-hoc queries - no two days are the same.
· High autonomy: Join a small, collaborative team where you'll roll up your sleeves and work on tasks "above and below" you.
· Flexibility: Part-time 3 days per week, fully remote with occasional London office visits, or hybrid if preferred.
· Supportive culture: A grown-up, mission-driven team where people genuinely enjoy working together.

About you
· Open to NQs with finance experience (e.g., loan agreements, guarantees) through to experienced lawyers seeking a values-led, flexible role.
· Commercial contracts experience is an advantage.
· Personable, pragmatic, and comfortable interacting with teams across the business.
· Willing to roll your sleeves up, get stuck in, and learn new areas.
· Applications are strongly encouraged from returners or those seeking part-time in-house roles.

This is a rare opportunity to join a well-funded, innovative organisation delivering real social impact - without long hours or corporate politics.

Apply now or contact me directly for a confidential discussion.


BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.