Senior Legal Counsel (12 month FTC)

Company: Arbuthnot Yon
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Location: West Midlands
Job Description:

An opportunity has arisen for a Senior Commercial Lawyer to join a global group at a key stage of growth and transformation.

With significant investment into innovation and new product development, alongside the rollout of a new business line, this role offers exposure to both an established operation and a scaling, high-growth area of the business.

The Role

A broad, commercially focused in-house position with high levels of visibility and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities include:

  • Acting as a business partner to procurement, sales and marketing teams
  • Drafting, negotiating and advising on a wide range of commercial contracts (supply, procurement, distribution and customer agreements)
  • Advising on marketing, brand and IP-related matters
  • Supporting on a variety of day-to-day legal and commercial issues

The Business & Team

  • Backed by a major international parent group with strong investment into UK operations
  • A growing and evolving UK business with clear strategic direction
  • A small, well-positioned legal function with strong influence across the organisation
  • Reporting into a highly regarded General Counsel

Candidate Profile

  • Qualified lawyer with strong at least 7 years commercial contracts experience (private practice or in-house) and experience in marketing or IP would be beneficial.
  • Proven ability to operate as a trusted business partner
  • Comfortable working across a broad and evolving remit
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment

Package & Flexibility

  • 12-month FTC (commencing June / July)
  • Potential for longer-term opportunities
  • Full-time or 4 days per week
  • Hybrid working (in the West Midlands)

The Opportunity

A high-impact role offering the chance to support a business at a pivotal stage of its growth, with exposure to both established operations and new market expansion initiatives.

Apply via linkedin or for more info please contact:

Victoria Moore: victoria@aysearch.com 07971666134

OR

Kate Mazzag: kate@aysearch.com 07769946081

Due to a high volume of applications, we will only respond to those we deem suitable for the role.

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Posted: May 23rd, 2026