Strategic In-House Counsel (4 days/week, UK)

Knight Frank Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

Knight Frank is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its in-house team at the London Baker Street head office. This part-time role, four days a week, offers high-impact work across commercial matters, governance and strategic projects.

You will advise on complex contracts, manage external counsel, support risk management, data protection and intellectual property, and partner with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Senior post-qualification commercial law experience in-house.
• Experience drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to enable the business to manage risk while supporting objectives.
• Draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements with suppliers and clients including NDAs, framework and term sheets.
• Lead on large project work and advise on technology, data protection, IP and disputes.
• Manage external counsel within budget, and mentor junior team members.

Skills

Commercial law

In-house experience

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Data protection

Intellectual property

Dispute resolution

Team leadership

Project management

Regulatory/compliance

Education

Qualified solicitor (UK)

Job description

Knight Frank is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its in-house team at the London Baker Street head office. This part-time role, four days a week, offers high-impact work across commercial matters, governance and strategic projects.

You will advise on complex contracts, manage external counsel, support risk management, data protection and intellectual property, and partner with senior stakeholders.