Legal Counsel

  • Robert Walters UK
  • Birmingham, Staffordshire
  • Feb 10, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Overview

A leading investment organisation is seeking an experienced Corporate Solicitor to join their Birmingham office as Legal Counsel. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in supporting high-profile investments and corporate activities. The organisation offers flexible working arrangements, or tailored hours to suit your lifestyle. You'll work in a collaborative environment that values professional growth, diversity, and inclusion, while contributing to strategic projects that drive organisational success.

What You'll Do
  • Advise the Investment Team on new investments, follow-on investments, exits, and portfolio matters.
  • Manage relationships with external legal advisers to ensure efficient and high-quality service delivery.
  • Build strong collaborative relationships across internal teams, including Legal, Investment, Compliance, Finance, and Infrastructure.
  • Identify emerging trends affecting transactions and develop solutions through training or process improvements.
  • Support strategic projects alongside senior leaders to influence organisational growth and direction.
Why Join Us
  • Provide expert legal advice on investments, exits, portfolio matters, and corporate projects with significant impact.
  • Collaborate with knowledgeable colleagues across multiple teams in a supportive environment.
  • Enjoy flexible working options designed to balance career ambitions with personal commitments.
  • Deliver impactful training sessions and shape legal processes to enhance operational excellence.
  • Work in the heart of Birmingham.
What You Bring
  • Qualified Corporate Solicitor with at least five years' post-qualification experience advising on investment transactions within private practice or in-house settings.
  • Proven ability to deliver dependable legal advice in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for building collaborative relationships across diverse teams nationwide.
  • Excellent communication skills for delivering focused training sessions tailored to non-legal audiences.
  • Experience managing external law firm relationships efficiently while maintaining quality standards.
  • Be based in Birmingham.

For more information on this exceptional opportunity, Legal Counsel - Corporate, make a meaningful impact within a respected investment organisation that values flexibility, collaboration, and professional development. Please apply or get in touch for more details:

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

About the job
  • Contract Type: Permanent
  • Specialism: Legal
  • Focus: In-house & Generalist
  • Workplace Type: Hybrid
  • Experience Level: Mid Management
  • Location: Birmingham

Salary: £75,000 - £95,000 per annum

Date posted: 13 October 2025

Consultant: Nisha Jassi