Senior Legal Counsel - Commercial

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Job Description

A large, UK-based institutional investor is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support a growing portfolio of technology, outsourcing and strategic transformation initiatives.

The organisation operates in a highly regulated environment and is investing significantly in its digital and operational infrastructure, creating a need for a commercially-minded lawyer to partner closely with the business.


The Role

This is a senior, business-facing position within an established in-house legal team.

The team already has strong commercial legal capability; this hire is focused on adding someone who can engage confidently with senior stakeholders and bring a more strategic, risk-aware perspective to complex projects.

You will:

  • Lead on commercial contracts, particularly across technology, IT and outsourcing
  • Support key transformation and digital programmes
  • Advise senior stakeholders on risk, liability, indemnities and commercial structuring
  • Apply a regulatory and governance-aware lens to commercial decision-making
  • Act as a trusted advisor, balancing legal risk with practical business outcomes

What They’re Looking For

  • UK-qualified lawyer with c. 7–10 years’ PQE
  • Strong experience in commercial contracts (essential)
  • Experience operating in a regulated environment (not necessarily financial services)
  • Confidence engaging and influencing senior stakeholders
  • A pragmatic, commercially-minded approach


Why This Role?

  • Opportunity to step into a high-impact, stakeholder-facing position
  • Work on complex, business-critical projects
  • Join a stable, well-established organisation undergoing meaningful transformation
  • Be part of a collaborative and evolving legal team

Interested?

For an informal call, click ‘Quick Apply’ or reach out directly to Stephanie Jones — stephanie@heriotbrown.com.

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Location:
London
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Legal

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