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We are seeking a proactive Mid-Level In-House Legal Adviser (Commercial) with at least 2 years of commercial legal experience to join our small but highly legal team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters within a dynamic business environment.

This is an in-office role, requiring the successful candidate to be in our Bromley office for 5 days per week.

• Work within a small in-house legal team, providing day-to-day legal support and reporting directly to the Managing Director.
• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including supplier agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
• Instruct and collaborate with external solicitors on specialist matters or where additional support is required.
• Assist in litigation, coordinating with external solicitors and supporting dispute resolution activities.
• Lead the drafting, maintenance, and updating of internal policy documents, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Support the Tenders Team by reviewing tender documentation, particularly contractual terms, and providing practical legal feedback.
• Deal with customer contract-related queries and handle customer complaints involving contractual obligations or terms.
• Review commercial contracts and provide clear, practical advice to internal stakeholders across the business.
• Liaising with regulatory bodies such as the Information Commissioner's Office and the Competition and Markets Authority.
• Oversee the work of a junior legal team member, providing guidance, supervision, and support to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

• Minimum 2 years' commercial legal experience, either in-house or in private practice.
• Experience drafting and negotiating agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements.
• Knowledge of Competition Law and Procurement Law.
• Some knowledge or experience of Data Protection Laws (e.g., UK GDPR, DPAs, privacy documents).
• Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver commercially focused, solution-oriented advice.
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior team members, ensuring high-quality outputs.

• Prior experience working with sales, procurement, finance, or customer service teams is beneficial but not essential.
• Experience handling customer-facing legal queries or complaints is a plus.

In-office, full time