Legal Counsel

  • Project People
  • Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
  • Feb 27, 2026
Full time Legal

Job Description

Legal Counsel

If you are a driven legal professional seeking the challenge of a new Legal Counsel role within the cutting edge technology and R&D sector, this is the opportunity you've been looking for. Our client, a global leader in technology R&D, is seeking a UK qualified solicitor to join their legal team based in Cambridge. This is a permanent, full time position offering a unique platform to grow your career in a high growth, regulated environment, supported by a competitive salary and extensive benefits package.

Location

Cambridge & London

Key responsibilities & Requirements
  • Qualifications : must be a UK qualified solicitor
  • Experience : Background in a law firm or as a recognised in house counsel
  • PQE : Ideally 0 2 years PQE, though candidates with more experience are encouraged to apply
  • Industry : Prior experience in the technology sector or a regulated environment is highly preferred
  • Working arrangements : On site work 5 days per week (Monday to Friday), with at least 3 days based in Cambridge and the remaining days available at the London Kings Cross office
Salary & Benefits
  • Base salary : from £60K p.a.
  • Annual leave : 33 days per year (including the U.K. public holidays)
  • Health & Wellness : Private medical insurance, medical expense claim scheme and life insurance, employee assistance programme (EAP)
  • Financial : Group personal pension
  • Others : cycle to work scheme, company sports club and social events, opportunities for funded professional certifications and training, where relevant to the business

If you are a motivated legal professional looking to advance your career with a premier tech innovator, please submit your CV to Maggie Kwong at Project People.