Senior Legal Counsel

Company: Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment
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Location: London
Job Description:

Overview


In-House Legal Headhunter | Connecting Top Legal Talent with Leading Retail, Commerce and Travel & Leisure Companies


Provide expert legal advice across a diverse range of areas, including:



  • High-value, complex, and business-critical commercial and IT contracts.

  • Consumer-facing products and services, ensuring regulatory compliance.

  • Commercial disputes, collaborating with external counsel when necessary.

  • Data privacy and security, ensuring adherence to relevant laws and regulations.

  • Mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including due diligence and transaction support.

  • Advertising and marketing, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulations.

  • Develop, manage, and enhance legal databases, precedents, and playbooks to improve efficiency and consistency.

  • Act as a key member of the senior leadership team, actively contributing to operational decision-making and aligning legal strategies with business objectives.



Qualifications



  • Skilled in providing legal advice on commercial contract negotiations.

  • Proficient in data protection laws, with a strong ability to identify and address GDPR compliance issues.

  • Well-versed in consumer law, ensuring regulatory adherence and risk management.

  • Comfortable handling a diverse range of multi-disciplinary legal matters on a daily basis.

  • Experienced in M&A transactions, including conducting due diligence and contract review.

  • A versatile legal professional with expertise across real estate, litigation, employment, commercial, and corporate law.

  • At least 7 years PQE

  • Previous in-house experience preferred



For more information, please apply.



Job Details



  • Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

  • Employment type: Full-time

  • Job function: Legal

  • Industries: Staffing and Recruiting

  • Location: Greater London, England, United Kingdom

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Posted: April 11th, 2026