Legal Counsel (Remote)

BCL Legal In-House; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team. This role involves advising on a wide range of commercial contracts and engaging with stakeholders across the business. The ideal candidate should be a qualified lawyer with 1 to 4 PQE, capable of drafting and negotiating contracts, and eager to develop their commercial awareness. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, bonus, and generous leave entitlements, with flexibility to work remotely.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Bonus

Generous car & fuel allowance

25 days annual leave

Enhanced pension

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Qualified lawyer with experience in commercial contracts.
• Ability to draft, negotiate, and review various agreements.
• Strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Work closely with senior lawyers in a collaborative environment.
• Develop commercial judgement in a business-facing role.

Skills

Drafting commercial agreements

Negotiating contracts

Client engagement

Commercial awareness

Education

1 - 4 PQE in Commercial Contracts Law

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, clear development opportunities, and fully remote working (with one day a month as an in-person team building day).

The Role

You will join the team as a Legal Counsel, working closely with experienced senior lawyers in a collaborative and supportive environment.

You will advise on a broad range of commercial contracts, gaining exposure to both domestic and cross-border work and developing your commercial judgement in a business-facing role.

This role offers excellent scope to build your in-house experience, develop commercial awareness, and take on increasing responsibility over time.

About You

• As a guide, this role would suit a Commercial Contracts Lawyer with 1 - 4 PQE
• Experience drafting, negotiating and reviewing commercial agreements
• Keen to develop strong commercial awareness in an in-house setting
• Confident engaging with stakeholders across the business

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.