Senior Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal firm in the City of London is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to manage legal risks and support commercial contracts across the UK & Ireland. Candidates must have a law degree, 2+ years of post-qualification experience, and strong knowledge of corporate law. The role requires excellent communication skills and a self-motivated attitude. This position offers the opportunity to work collaboratively on legal governance and compliance projects.

Qualifications

• 2+ years post-qualification experience required.
• Background in healthcare preferred.
• Self-motivated and decisive.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational legal support.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Manage legal risk effectively.

Skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder engagement

Commercial contract knowledge

Corporate law knowledge

Education

Law degree or equivalent

Job description

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Senior Legal Counsel, london (city of london)

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Client:

MAM Gruppe

Location:

london (city of london), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.08.2025

Expiry Date:

06.10.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Legal Counsel

Location: East London

Our client is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide strategic and operational legal support across the UK & Ireland, with a focus on commercial contracts, governance, and risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver practical legal advice to senior management and business stakeholders.
• Manage legal risk and ensure timely legal involvement in key matters.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including NDAs, R&D, licensing, supplier, and tender contracts.
• Oversee relationships with external legal counsel.
• Develop and deliver training on legal and compliance risks.
• Support corporate governance for UK & Ireland entities.
• Collaborate on regional legal projects with wider EMEA teams.
• Deputise for the Director of Governance, Risk, Compliance & Legal as needed.

Requirements:

• Law degree or equivalent (including conversion route).
• 2+ years post-qualification experience.
• Background in healthcare preferred.
• Strong knowledge of commercial contract and corporate law.
• Self-motivated, decisive, and collaborative.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.
• Able to manage a varied and high-volume workload.
• Willingness to travel within the UK & Ireland.