Senior Legal Counsel: Commercial & FS Contracts (Hybrid)

Michael Page (UK); Greater Lincolnshire; Hybrid; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK business is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to shape legal strategy and advise on commercial transactions. You will provide guidance on regulatory compliance and partner with senior stakeholders to align legal risk with business strategy. This permanent role offers a salary of up to £75,000, hybrid working options, and benefits including pension and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working flexibility

Pension benefits

Healthcare benefits

Professional development programmes

Qualifications

• Experienced Legal Counsel with a strong background in financial services.
• Skilled in managing regulatory, compliance, and risk matters.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise on commercial and financial services contracts and transactions.
• Provide guidance on regulatory and compliance issues.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial agreements.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align legal risk with business strategy.
• Support the group’s growth through proactive legal and commercial input.

Skills

UK Qualified Commercial Contracts Solicitor

Commercial and Financial Sector Contracts Work

Strong Stakeholder Management Skills

Regulatory and Compliance Management

Proactive Problem-Solving

Job description

A leading UK business is seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to shape legal strategy and advise on commercial transactions. You will provide guidance on regulatory compliance and partner with senior stakeholders to align legal risk with business strategy. This permanent role offers a salary of up to £75,000, hybrid working options, and benefits including pension and professional development opportunities.