Legal Counsel (Remote)

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

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team. This role offers the chance to work on a variety of commercial contracts while collaborating with experienced lawyers in a supportive environment. Candidates should have 1-4 PQE and experience in drafting and negotiating agreements. The position provides a competitive salary, bonus, generous car allowance, 25 days annual leave, enhanced pension, and private healthcare. The role is primarily remote, with one team building day each month.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Bonus

Generous car & fuel allowance

25 days annual leave

Enhanced pension

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience drafting, negotiating, and reviewing commercial agreements is essential.
• Ability to develop strong commercial awareness in an in-house setting.
• Confidence in engaging with stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities

• Advising on a broad range of commercial contracts.
• Gaining exposure to both domestic and cross-border work.
• Developing commercial judgment in a business-facing role.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Stakeholder engagement

Drafting commercial agreements

Negotiating commercial contracts

Education

1 - 4 PQE as Commercial Contracts Lawyer

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.