Legal Counsel (part time)

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

Job summary

A purpose-driven legal organization in the UK is seeking a part-time Legal Counsel. You will draft loan agreements, advise on governance issues, and manage legal spend within a collaborative team. Ideal candidates are lawyers with finance experience, ready for flexible and impactful work without long hours. This role offers remote options with occasional office visits.

Benefits

Impactful work

Flexible working hours

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Open to NQs with finance experience through to experienced lawyers.
• Personable and comfortable interacting with teams.
• Willing to learn new areas.

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 experience

Interpersonal skills

Pragmatism

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.