Jobs, fresher vacancy - Senior Legal Counsel • UK

Company: Reed

UK

Legal Counsel – Senior Legal Permanent | Hybrid | Competitive Salary + Exceptional BenefitsAre you a talented legal professional looking for your next big challenge? This is your chance to join a dynamic, forward-thinking organisation and play a pivotal role in shaping strategic investment decisions.This is a standout opportunity for an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to play a pivotal role within a high-performing, in-house legal team operating in a regulated environment.Working closely with senior leaders, you’ll provide trusted legal advice across the organisation on a broad mix of contentious and non-contentious matters. You’ll be embedded in the business, influencing decision-making at Executive and Board level, and ensuring legal risk is well managed while enabling commercial success.The role offers real breadth and visibility, with exposure to commercial contracts, corporate matters, regulatory compliance, data protection, employment, IT, intellectual property and litigation. You’ll also support aspects of corporate governance and company secretarial activity, making this an ideal role for someone who enjoys variety, autonomy and impact.Key ResponsibilitiesAs Senior Legal Counsel, you will:Deliver clear, practical and high-quality legal advice across the businessPartner with and influence Executive and senior leadership to maintain excellent standards of legal and regulatory complianceInterpret, communicate and support implementation of new and amended legislationLead on litigation matters affecting the organisationLead and support non-contentious commercial negotiationsDevelop and continually improve legal processes, policies and governance frameworksBuild and manage effective relationships with external legal advisors, ensuring value for moneyImplement and maintain robust contract monitoring and control systemsWhat We’re Looking ForTo be successful in this role, you’ll be:A qualified solicitor with 6+ years’ PQEExperienced in-house within financial services or another highly regulated environmentComfortable operating at senior level and advising key stakeholdersConfident managing competing priorities in a fast-moving businessYou’ll also bring strong technical knowledge in:Employment lawCorporate lawData protectionDispute resolution/litigationCommercial contractsFinancial services or regulatory legislationWhat’s in it for you?Be part of reputable and growing organisation! Completive SalaryExceptional BonusBenefits: Enhanced pension, critical illness cover, income protection, death in service, 27 days holiday (+ option to buy more), private medical insurance, dental cover, and much more!Why Apply?You’ll join a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation that genuinely values its legal function as a strategic partner to the business. In return, you’ll receive a competitive reward package and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in a complex and evolving regulatory landscape.Interested? Contact me today to discuss this exclusive opportunity- Sophie Clarke at Reed (Norwich)