Senior Legal Consultant

JR United Kingdom; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading PE-backed business in the UK is looking for an experienced Legal Counsel to join their dynamic team immediately. The role encompasses a wide range of legal functions across three major brands, offering a unique opportunity to impact their IPO readiness and corporate governance in a fast-paced, consumer-focused environment.

Benefits

High-impact role with ownership

Collaborative legal team

Strong potential for long-term continuation

Flexible working arrangement

Qualifications

• 3-6 years PQE with in-house experience in consumer, tech, or software industries.
• Strong generalist legal skill set.
• Ability to work independently in a lean team.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements.
• Supporting IPO readiness and M&A activities.
• Handling contentious matters in-house.

Skills

Commercial Law

Corporate Law

Intellectual Property

Dispute Resolution

Job description

In-House Legal Counsel (Immediately Available)

Title: Legal Counsel – Commercial / Corporate / Tech | PE-Backed, IPO-Track

Location: Hybrid | UK-based

Contract: 10–12 Month FTC (potential to extend or go permanent)

The Opportunity:

We’re working with a PE-backed, consumer-driven business preparing for an IPO. They’re seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join on an interim basis and immediately add value across a wide spectrum of legal work. You’ll support three major brands, and work directly with a small, high-performing team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an agile, commercially minded lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Drafting and negotiating a range of commercial agreements
• Supporting IPO readiness and M&A activities
• Handling contentious matters in-house
• Advising on Co sec and corporate governance
• Working across IP, tech, and software licensing matters
• Managing legal support for three distinct consumer-facing brands

Ideal Background:

• 3–6 years PQE with in-house experience in consumer, tech, software, or similar industries
• Strong generalist legal skill set: commercial, corporate, IP, and/or disputes
• Able to work independently and efficiently in a lean team
• PE-backed or IPO-track business experience a strong plus
• Available immediately or at short notice

What’s on Offer:

• High-impact role with ownership and variety
• A genuinely collaborative and motivated legal team
• Strong potential for long-term continuation beyond initial term
• Flexible hybrid or remote working arrangement