Senior Legal Counsel

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OverviewA reputable law firm is seeking an In-house Senior Commercial Lawyer on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, reporting to the Head of Legal. The role requires close collaboration with senior stakeholders across multiple teams and functions, providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal support. Part of a recently established in‑house legal function supporting strategic initiatives, commercial contracting, and legal risk management.1-2 days a week in Birmingham office.ResponsibilitiesDrafting, negotiating, and managing complex commercial agreements and related documentation.Advising on legal aspects of products and third‑party technologies.Ensuring compliance with laws, regulatory requirements, and industry standards.Identifying legal risks and proposing practical mitigation strategies.Driving improvements in processes, templates, governance, and operational efficiency.Supporting business decision‑making through legal analysis and strategic recommendations.Supervising and quality‑assuring work from junior lawyers and paralegals.Maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of relevant legal developments.QualificationsA lawyer with 8–10 years’ PQE and strong technical capability.Able to independently manage complex legal matters, lead workstreams and drive operational efficiency.Brings strong commercial judgment, excellent negotiation skills, and a solutions‑oriented mindset.Effective communicator who can translate complex issues into clear guidance aligned with organisational risk appetite.Experienced in technology-related matters, including data protection and privacy.Proactive, collaborative, detail‑oriented, and capable of operating autonomously as a trusted adviser. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Location:
Birmingham
Job Type:
FullTime

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