LHH are supporting a growing organisation looking to appoint a Commercial Legal Counsel (2–5 PQE) to join its in‑house legal team. This is an excellent opportunity for a mid‑level lawyer seeking a first or second in‑house move, offering broad exposure to commercial matters and close collaboration with stakeholders across the business.
You will play a key role in delivering practical legal advice, supporting commercial decision‑making, and developing your in‑house skillset within a supportive and fast‑paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate a range of commercial contracts, including supply of goods/services agreements, franchise agreements, and SaaS/technology contracts
- Provide day‑to‑day legal support to business stakeholders, delivering clear and pragmatic advice
- Assist with commercial due diligence on acquisitions and support post‑completion integration activities
- Work closely with internal teams to understand requirements and help deliver commercially focused legal solutions
- Support senior members of the legal team on more complex or strategic projects
- Ensure contracts and arrangements comply with applicable legal and regulatory requirements
- Assist with internal governance processes, including approvals for contracts and transactions
- Provide support across a broader range of legal matters (e.g. corporate, regulatory, employment, real estate) as your experience develops
- Assist with company secretarial matters such as board documentation and governance processes
- Support data protection activities, including handling queries and DSARs with guidance
- Contribute to improving contract templates, processes, and legal best practices
- Identify and elevate legal risks, offering practical solutions
About You
- UK qualified lawyer with 2–5 years’ PQE
- Strong grounding in commercial contracts, gained in private practice or in‑house
- Experience with technology or SaaS agreements is advantageous but not essential
- Commercially aware, with the ability to provide clear, pragmatic advice
- Keen to develop in an in‑house environment and take on a broad role
- Strong communication skills and confidence working with non‑legal stakeholders
- Well‑organised and able to manage a varied workload
What’s on Offer
- Excellent opportunity to move in‑house or build on existing in‑house experience
- Broad, hands‑on role with exposure to a wide range of legal matters
- Supportive team environment with strong development opportunities
LHH Recruitment Solutions is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
To note, the PQE indicated in this advertisement is intended as a guide only and does not preclude applications from those with more or less PQE.
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