Senior Legal Counsel - Telco

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobile network provider is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel in London. The role involves supporting the General Counsel by managing legal inquiries and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates should possess a strong academic background and at least 4 years of PQE in legal practice.

Qualifications

• In-house legal experience (either through secondment or permanent roles).
• Law firm training.
• Minimum of 4 years PQE.

Responsibilities

• Drafting and negotiating commercial contracts.
• Advising on consumer complaints and compliance with OFCOM and ICO.
• Managing external lawyers and training staff.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Strong academic background

Job description

Senior Legal Counsel - Telco, London (City of London)

Client:

Simmons & Hanbury

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

2

Posted:

16.06.2025

Expiry Date:

31.07.2025

Job Description:

• The company: S&H is partnering with a leading mobile network provider.
• The role: The Senior Legal Counsel will support the General Counsel, managing legal queries and advising on various legal issues within the UK business. Responsibilities include drafting and negotiating commercial contracts, advising on consumer complaints, managing external lawyers, creating templates and processes, training staff, and overseeing compliance with OFCOM and ICO regulations.
• About you: Candidates should have strong academic backgrounds, in-house legal experience (either through secondment or permanent roles), law firm training, strong interpersonal skills, and at least 4 years of PQE.

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About Simmons & Hanbury

Simmons & Hanbury is a specialist executive search firm based in London, providing services across legal, compliance, corporate governance, and HR sectors. We support diverse clients worldwide and are committed to an inclusive recruitment process. Please contact us for any reasonable adjustments during the application process.