Senior General Counsel - Commercial & Governance

COREcruitment Ltd; Luton; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced General Counsel to provide senior legal leadership on a 9-12 month fixed-term engagement. This is a hands-on role covering legal, procurement, insurance and fleet matters, with direct exposure to senior stakeholders.

You will advise the executive team on risk, governance and contract management, lead a small 3-4 person legal team, and oversee procurement strategy, insurance and fleet operations. You must be able to live and work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Qualified solicitor with in-house or equivalent experience.
• Experience in procurement, insurance and fleet or operations is preferred.
• Strong business acumen and risk management mindset.

Responsibilities

• Provide clear legal advice on commercial, contractual, regulatory, employment, data protection and operational matters.
• Draft and negotiate broad commercial agreements and supplier contracts.
• Identify and mitigate legal and commercial risk, embedding governance and contract management processes.
• Lead the legal team of 3-4 people, providing coaching and development support.
• Oversee procurement strategy and supplier management for cost efficiency and compliance.
• Manage insurance matters, including claims handling and renewal support.
• Provide oversight of fleet operations, including compliance and reporting.
• Manage disputes and escalate to external counsel as needed.
• Support corporate governance and company secretarial activities as required.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to deliver pragmatic, business-focused solutions.

Skills

Legal advisory

Contract negotiation

Regulatory compliance

Governance

Risk management

Stakeholder management

In-house experience

Dispute management

Leadership

Data protection

Employment law

Education

Solicitor qualification

Job description

COREcruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced General Counsel to provide senior legal leadership on a 9-12 month fixed-term engagement. This is a hands-on role covering legal, procurement, insurance and fleet matters, with direct exposure to senior stakeholders.

You will advise the executive team on risk, governance and contract management, lead a small 3-4 person legal team, and oversee procurement strategy, insurance and fleet operations. You must be able to live and work in the UK.