Senior Legal Counsel

BCL Legal In-House; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading legal services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team. The role offers a competitive salary, a bonus opportunity of up to 20%, and a range of benefits including generous annual leave and private healthcare. Candidates should have over 5 years of PQE in commercial contracts law and demonstrate experience advising on commercial agreements. The position allows for remote work with occasional in-person meetings, supporting a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Benefits

Strong base salary

Up to 20% bonus

Generous car and fuel allowance

25 days annual leave

Enhanced pension

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• 5+ years PQE in commercial contracts law.
• Experience in advising on commercial agreements essential.
• Preferred background in manufacturing, retail, or logistics.

Responsibilities

• Advise on domestic and cross-border commercial agreements.
• Support the business as a commercial partner.
• Exercise autonomy in decision-making beyond advisory capacity.

Skills

Commercial Contracts Law

Advising on commercial agreements

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Job Details

You will join a globally renowned name which partners with household name brands across a variety of sectors. This business is the leader in its market, and you will be joining a supportive, well-respected in-house legal team.

In addition to an attractive package, this role offers varied & interesting work, opportunities for development & progression, and fully remote working (with one day a month as an in-person team building day).

The Role

You will join the team as a Senior Legal Counsel, working closely with a highly supportive Head of Legal who will actively invest in your development and progression.

Advising on a broad range of domestic and cross-border commercial agreements, you will play a key role in supporting the business and will be trusted as a genuine commercial partner.

This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in a wide spread of interesting and complex work, with real autonomy and the ability to make decisions - not just provide advice.

About You

• As a guide, this role would suit a Commercial Contracts Lawyer with 5+ PQE
• Strong experience advising on commercial agreements
• Experience in manufacturing, retail or logistics is preferable
• Commercially minded and confident working with senior stakeholders

What's on offer?

• Package: strong base salary + up to 20% bonus
• Benefits: generous car & fuel allowance, 25 days annual leave, enhanced pension, private healthcare, etc.

Apply now for immediate consideration, or feel free to call me for a confidential chat.

BCL Legal is an equal opportunities employer.