Senior Legal Counsel

JR United Kingdom; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services firm in Coventry is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to advise on commercial and regulatory matters while ensuring compliance with applicable laws. The ideal candidate will be a fully qualified lawyer with a Master/Bachelor of Laws degree and will have experience in an international corporate environment. This role offers competitive compensation, a dynamic work environment, and a hybrid working model with travel requirements across the UK and Ireland.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits

Clear career development paths

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaboration with international teams

Qualifications

• Fully qualified lawyer with relevant legal degree.
• Experience in an international corporate environment.
• Commercially minded and highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts.
• Provide legal advice on antitrust and competition regulations.
• Manage claims and litigation.
• Deliver training for legal compliance programs.

Skills

Legal advice on commercial and regulatory matters

Fluent in English

Strong analytical skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Technological skills

Education

Master/Bachelor of Laws degree

Job description

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Our client is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to provide legal and compliance support for operations in the UK and Ireland. This role involves advising on commercial and regulatory matters, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, and working closely with internal stakeholders to manage risk and support business objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft, review, and negotiate contracts, including construction agreements and distribution/channel terms.
• Provide legal advice on antitrust and competition regulations in distribution and channel partnerships.
• Develop and maintain contract templates and legal policies.
• Identify and mitigate legal risks through policies and procedures.
• Manage claims and litigation.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and company policies.
• Deliver training and support legal compliance programs.
• Provide additional legal support as required.

Requirements:

• Fully qualified lawyer with a Master/Bachelor of Laws degree or equivalent.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal) with strong technological skills.
• Experience working in an international corporate environment, ideally in an in-house legal role.
• Strong analytical skills to assess complex legal and commercial issues.
• Commercially minded with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Highly organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

What’s Offered:

• A dynamic role with diverse legal tasks and a high level of responsibility.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Clear career development paths and opportunities for professional growth.
• Collaboration with international teams in a global environment.
• Hybrid work model with travel across the UK and Ireland, with occasional European travel as needed.