Legal Counsel

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Job Description

Job Title: Legal Counsel

Location: Hybrid – Bolton (2 days per week)

Salary: Up to £65,000 per annum dependent on experience

Contract: Permanent


About Us

At Outcomes First Group, we believe every child can thrive in the right environment. As a leading provider in our sector, we deliver research-led, personalised education to unlock every child’s potential. Operating in a complex, regulated environment, we rely on pragmatic, commercially minded legal support to help us achieve our mission.

At OFG, we're proud to be offer 4-Day Working Week – a bold step toward giving our teams more time to recharge, refresh, and enjoy life outside of work.


The Role

We are looking for a skilled Legal Counsel (2–5 years PQE) to provide practical legal support across commercial, corporate, technology, and operational matters. This hands-on role offers exposure to senior stakeholders and the opportunity to contribute to the Group’s governance and legal framework.


Key Responsibilities

  • Draft, review, and negotiate commercial contracts, including supplier agreements, technology/SaaS contracts, service agreements, and NDAs.
  • Support IT and Procurement teams on software procurement and digital projects.
  • Assist with corporate governance, company secretarial duties, and corporate transactions.
  • Provide pragmatic legal advice to operational teams across Finance, Education, and Operations.
  • Support regulatory compliance and contribute to legal risk management, templates, and playbooks.
  • Collaborate with senior stakeholders and the Group Legal team on cross-functional and cross-border matters.


Experience & Skills

Essential:

  • Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales.
  • 2–5 years PQE in commercial, corporate, or technology law (private practice or in-house).
  • Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills.
  • Excellent communication, organisational skills, and commercial awareness.


Desirable:

  • In-house experience in a regulated environment.
  • Exposure to education, care, or multi-site organisations.
  • Experience in IP, IT/software procurement, digital transformation, or corporate governance.


Why Join Us

This is a varied in-house role offering meaningful responsibility, professional growth, and the chance to make a tangible impact on a purpose-driven organisation.

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Location:
Bolton
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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