A global organization is seeking an experienced Global Data Privacy Counsel for a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. Located in Uxbridge, London, this hybrid role requires a qualified lawyer with 3-5 years' PQE and strong experience in data privacy. Responsibilities include providing legal advice on global compliance, reviewing commercial contracts, and supporting company governance. Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. Some international travel may be required.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
A global organization is seeking an experienced Global Data Privacy Counsel for a 12-month fixed-term contract covering maternity leave. Located in Uxbridge, London, this hybrid role requires a qualified lawyer with 3-5 years' PQE and strong experience in data privacy. Responsibilities include providing legal advice on global compliance, reviewing commercial contracts, and supporting company governance. Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are essential. Some international travel may be required.
Global Data Privacy Counsel (12-Month FTC - Maternity Cover) Uxbridge, London (Hybrid - 3 days in office) £85,000 - £95,000 per annum Parkside is working in partnership with a global organisation to recruit an experienced Global Data Privacy Counsel on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer with 3-5 years' PQE to step into a highly visible, international in-house role. Reporting to the Director, Senior Counsel - International, the role will be based in London and form part of a collaborative Global Legal Team, working closely with stakeholders across Europe, the Americas and APAC. Key Responsibilities Support and help build awareness of the organisation's global data privacy governance programme Provide in-house legal advice on a wide range of global data privacy and data-sharing matters, covering the EU, UK, US, Canada, Mexico and APAC regions Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including e-commerce, software licensing, consultancy agreements and contracts containing data protection clauses Draft and advise on data processing agreements, data transfer agreements and privacy impact assessments Update and maintain data privacy policies, procedures and training materials Coordinate and manage data subject access requests and data breach incidents Work with business and asset owners to ensure personal data processing activities are accurately documented within central data privacy compliance tools Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide clear, practical advice to key global stakeholders and governance committees Support data privacy custodians, internal audit, compliance and other internal stakeholders across the business About You Qualified lawyer (UK or equivalent) with 3-5 years' PQE Strong experience in data privacy, ideally gained in-house within a large international organisation Solid experience reviewing and advising on commercial contracts Experience within retail, manufacturing or consumer-focused sectors is advantageous Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly Highly organised, analytical and comfortable managing multiple priorities Location & Working Pattern Office-based in Uxbridge, London, with excellent public transport links and parking available Hybrid working - minimum of 3 days per week in the office Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be UK-based Some international travel may be required
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Global Data Privacy Counsel (12-Month FTC - Maternity Cover) Uxbridge, London (Hybrid - 3 days in office) £85,000 - £95,000 per annum Parkside is working in partnership with a global organisation to recruit an experienced Global Data Privacy Counsel on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer with 3-5 years' PQE to step into a highly visible, international in-house role. Reporting to the Director, Senior Counsel - International, the role will be based in London and form part of a collaborative Global Legal Team, working closely with stakeholders across Europe, the Americas and APAC. Key Responsibilities Support and help build awareness of the organisation's global data privacy governance programme Provide in-house legal advice on a wide range of global data privacy and data-sharing matters, covering the EU, UK, US, Canada, Mexico and APAC regions Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including e-commerce, software licensing, consultancy agreements and contracts containing data protection clauses Draft and advise on data processing agreements, data transfer agreements and privacy impact assessments Update and maintain data privacy policies, procedures and training materials Coordinate and manage data subject access requests and data breach incidents Work with business and asset owners to ensure personal data processing activities are accurately documented within central data privacy compliance tools Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide clear, practical advice to key global stakeholders and governance committees Support data privacy custodians, internal audit, compliance and other internal stakeholders across the business About You Qualified lawyer (UK or equivalent) with 3-5 years' PQE Strong experience in data privacy, ideally gained in-house within a large international organisation Solid experience reviewing and advising on commercial contracts Experience within retail, manufacturing or consumer-focused sectors is advantageous Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly Highly organised, analytical and comfortable managing multiple priorities Location & Working Pattern Office-based in Uxbridge, London, with excellent public transport links and parking available Hybrid working - minimum of 3 days per week in the office Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be UK-based Some international travel may be required
VodafoneThree - Consumer Product Counsel (12 Months FTC)Reading, United Kingdom Location: London Speechmark + Hybrid Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday Duration: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract Hybrid We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team. Who We Are We're here to build a network the UK can count on - one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online - we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future's being built - today. We're creating more than the UK's best network. We're helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress. We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there's space for you here. We're building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves. You'll join a team that genuinely cares - about each other, about our customers, and about the future we're building. From day one, you'll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Why VodafoneThree Join us and you'll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. We're not just expanding connectivity; we're reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country. You'll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you'll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone. We move at pace, because what we're building matters - and we're learning as we go. We're proud of the progress we've made, but we're just getting started. Join us at the heart of our business in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth. What you'll do This role involves supporting Strategic compliance across Vodafone Three's Consumer products (for example: mobile, broadband, loans, insurance). The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality legal advice on a range of initiatives, manage legal risk and ensure compliance with evolving legislation. Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners is crucial, as is driving continuous improvement in legal processes. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality, pragmatic and solution-oriented legal advice across a range of consumer product issues including advertising; FCA regulated product (eg. Loans and/or insurance) experience would be welcomed but nois not essential. Support legal strategy on Consumer Legal Team objectives and strategy. Support compliance with relevant legislation and regulation, safeguarding commercial integrity. Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across the Consumer Business Unit. Support legal risk assessment across the strategic priorities set out above. Work with robust assurance frameworks to mitigate exposure to regulatory, financial and reputational risks. Advocate for proactive risk identification and assurance across VodafoneThree's business initiatives. Contribute training and guidance for teams across the business on legal topics relevant to the team's key stakeholders. Proactively contribute ideas to drive continuous improvement in legal processes, embedding automation, simplification and scalability to support legal efficiency, and increase business self-serve. Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders including group company functions, external counsel and strategic commercial partners where relevant, to further align with VodafoneThree's commercial objectives. Proactively monitor regulatory and legislative developments impacting the team's practice area. Identify opportunities to support the immediate and wider Legal team's learning and development. Share knowledge with colleagues and identify opportunities to implement positive change for VodafoneThree. Who you are Legal Expertise: Experience as a qualified lawyer in a leading consumer facing company, telco experience is desirable. Understanding of the retail, technology and telecoms sectors and knowledge of applicable legal trends. Proactively manages legal risk, balancing risk and mitigations proportionately to enable the business to meet its financial and growth targets. Able to apply sound commercial judgement to balance legal risk with business opportunity, to enable strategic decision making aligned with business priorities. Possess effective stakeholder management and negotiation skills, enabling influence across internal teams and external parties. Builds trusted relationships that drive alignment and support strategic outcomes. Applies legal analysis and data to problems, to extract critical insights and shape pragmatic solutions. Communicates outcomes with clarity and precision, tailoring messages appropriately to diverse audiences to support confident decision-making across the business. We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in. We believe that everyone has valuable contributions to make. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions within our team. Through the 'Offer an Interview' scheme, we aim to offer interviews to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities who best meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to participate in the scheme, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application. What we offer We care about our people's success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies. Need to Know We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter,
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
VodafoneThree - Consumer Product Counsel (12 Months FTC)Reading, United Kingdom Location: London Speechmark + Hybrid Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits Working Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week - Monday to Friday Duration: 12 Months Fixed Term Contract Hybrid We believe that through collaboration and connection with our colleagues we can achieve great things. Our hybrid working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. We don't require you to be in on specific days; instead, we ask people to come into the office 2-3 days each week, for at least 8 days per month. You should work with your line manager to understand what their expectations are for you, your specific role and your team. Who We Are We're here to build a network the UK can count on - one that connects people, places and potential. Because no matter where you live, what your background is, or how you get online - we think everyone deserves the same chance to stay connected, and with VodafoneThree, that future's being built - today. We're creating more than the UK's best network. We're helping close the digital divide, empower communities and drive meaningful progress. We believe that everyone should feel they belong. Whoever you are and whatever your story, there's space for you here. We're building a workplace where different perspectives are welcomed, voices are heard, and everyone feels safe to show up as themselves. You'll join a team that genuinely cares - about each other, about our customers, and about the future we're building. From day one, you'll be welcomed, valued and encouraged to bring your whole self to work. Why VodafoneThree Join us and you'll be at the heart of change. That means building responsibly, investing sustainably and creating opportunities that last. We're not just expanding connectivity; we're reimagining what a connected nation looks like. With £11bn invested in 5G and digital infrastructure, your work will directly power businesses, services, and communities across the country. You'll work on real challenges, with real impact, across every corner of the country. Wherever you join us, whatever your role, you'll be helping to build a future that works better for everyone. We move at pace, because what we're building matters - and we're learning as we go. We're proud of the progress we've made, but we're just getting started. Join us at the heart of our business in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth. What you'll do This role involves supporting Strategic compliance across Vodafone Three's Consumer products (for example: mobile, broadband, loans, insurance). The successful candidate will support the delivery of high-quality legal advice on a range of initiatives, manage legal risk and ensure compliance with evolving legislation. Building strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners is crucial, as is driving continuous improvement in legal processes. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Deliver high-quality, pragmatic and solution-oriented legal advice across a range of consumer product issues including advertising; FCA regulated product (eg. Loans and/or insurance) experience would be welcomed but nois not essential. Support legal strategy on Consumer Legal Team objectives and strategy. Support compliance with relevant legislation and regulation, safeguarding commercial integrity. Build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders across the Consumer Business Unit. Support legal risk assessment across the strategic priorities set out above. Work with robust assurance frameworks to mitigate exposure to regulatory, financial and reputational risks. Advocate for proactive risk identification and assurance across VodafoneThree's business initiatives. Contribute training and guidance for teams across the business on legal topics relevant to the team's key stakeholders. Proactively contribute ideas to drive continuous improvement in legal processes, embedding automation, simplification and scalability to support legal efficiency, and increase business self-serve. Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders including group company functions, external counsel and strategic commercial partners where relevant, to further align with VodafoneThree's commercial objectives. Proactively monitor regulatory and legislative developments impacting the team's practice area. Identify opportunities to support the immediate and wider Legal team's learning and development. Share knowledge with colleagues and identify opportunities to implement positive change for VodafoneThree. Who you are Legal Expertise: Experience as a qualified lawyer in a leading consumer facing company, telco experience is desirable. Understanding of the retail, technology and telecoms sectors and knowledge of applicable legal trends. Proactively manages legal risk, balancing risk and mitigations proportionately to enable the business to meet its financial and growth targets. Able to apply sound commercial judgement to balance legal risk with business opportunity, to enable strategic decision making aligned with business priorities. Possess effective stakeholder management and negotiation skills, enabling influence across internal teams and external parties. Builds trusted relationships that drive alignment and support strategic outcomes. Applies legal analysis and data to problems, to extract critical insights and shape pragmatic solutions. Communicates outcomes with clarity and precision, tailoring messages appropriately to diverse audiences to support confident decision-making across the business. We know that everyone is unique, with multiple aspects to their identity and different experiences behind them. We are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in. We believe that everyone has valuable contributions to make. As a Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage individuals with disabilities to apply for positions within our team. Through the 'Offer an Interview' scheme, we aim to offer interviews to a fair and proportionate number of applicants with disabilities who best meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to participate in the scheme, you will have the opportunity to indicate this on your application. What we offer We care about our people's success by offering great pay, bonuses, up to 28 days off plus bank holidays, and paid time for charity work. You can personalise our benefits for you and your family, like discounts, vouchers, a pension plan and loads more. We help with your career through our amazing learning tools and top-notch parental leave policies. Need to Know We are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter,
A leading telecommunications company in the UK seeks a Consumer Product Counsel to provide legal support for various consumer products. This role requires expertise in consumer law and risk management, with the ability to build relationships internally and externally. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with legislation and advise on legal issues impacting product offerings. A collaborative and proactive approach is essential, alongside a knack for clear communication tailored for diverse audiences.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
A leading telecommunications company in the UK seeks a Consumer Product Counsel to provide legal support for various consumer products. This role requires expertise in consumer law and risk management, with the ability to build relationships internally and externally. The successful candidate will ensure compliance with legislation and advise on legal issues impacting product offerings. A collaborative and proactive approach is essential, alongside a knack for clear communication tailored for diverse audiences.
A leading UK bank is seeking a Lawyer specialized in Commercial Cards for a 12-month secondment. This role includes providing legal support for product development, advising on legal frameworks, and managing external legal relationships. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of post-qualification experience in a financial institution. The position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary range of £89,739 to £99,710. Join us to make a difference in shaping the future of finance.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
A leading UK bank is seeking a Lawyer specialized in Commercial Cards for a 12-month secondment. This role includes providing legal support for product development, advising on legal frameworks, and managing external legal relationships. Ideal candidates will have at least 4 years of post-qualification experience in a financial institution. The position offers a hybrid working model and a competitive salary range of £89,739 to £99,710. Join us to make a difference in shaping the future of finance.
Legal Counsel (12 month fixed term contract) About The Rolex SailGP Championship is the most exciting racing on water, where anything can happen in short, adrenaline-fueled battles between national teams at iconic stadium destinations worldwide. Top athletes fly in identical high-tech F50 catamarans faster than the wind, at speeds in excess of 100km/h (60mph). Founded in 2018, SailGP is one of the world's fastest-growing sports and entertainment properties, now in its sixth season. SailGP also races for a better future, championing a world powered by nature. Underpinning the organization's purpose-driven agenda is a diversification of the league, with the goal of immediately progressing gender equity and inclusivity. SailGP is a global organisation with defined values that shape the culture of its team - Deliver Quality and Consistency; Evolve with Focus; Make it Count; Stand Together and Strike a Balance. Job Summary SailGP is seeking a legal counsel to join its legal team on a 12 month FTC. Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, the lawyer will provide support on a range of legal issues across the World for SailGP. This London-based position (with the option to work flexibly/remotely as required) is suited to a lawyer with 2-4 PQE. The role will ideally commence at the beginning of May 2026. Key Responsibilities Assisting the SailGP Legal Team in delivering legal services to the Global SailGP business. Handling a varied workload with the core work being focused on commercial contracts, but also covering IP, sponsorship, media and broadcast, licensing, data protection, employment and immigration, litigation and property. Liaising with external counsel where necessary on local law issues or on areas of specialist legal advice. Core areas of focus are: Negotiating commercial contracts. Assisting SailGP's Event organisers' with the hosting of SailGP events, including agreements for local infrastructure, immigration issues, IP, commercial contracts, property and licensing. Other areas covered by the role are: Negotiating broadcast sales agreements with linear and non-linear broadcasters around the world. Assisting the commercial team with agreements for sponsorship of SailGP and the events and teams and on activation of such contracts. Advising on staff contracts and employment law issues across the world. Advising on collection, storage, protection and use of personal data. Establishment of corporate entities and assisting with governance of those entities to match SailGP expansion. Drafting and advising on competition terms and conditions. As the role requires the coverage of a diverse range of subject areas, it does not require the candidate to have expertise of all. The candidate should be able to issue spot, obtain expert advice where necessary and provide practical, pragmatic advice to the SailGP business to meet business needs. Background Qualifications 2-4 PQE. Commercial contracts experience. Some experience in one or more of employment law, data protection, broadcast and licensing and sponsorship agreements helpful. Excellent communication skills. Strong interest in sports and a working knowledge of how sports properties operate. Attributes Willingness to take on any task, even outside comfort zone. Ability to operate both independently and in a collaborative team environment. Passionate with a desire to exceed expectations. Good organisation, prioritisation and project management skills. Good attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively and thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment. Culturally sensitive and able to effectively work globally. Willingness to attend the London office regularly. Location West London. Hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days per week in the London Office. SailGP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Legal Counsel (12 month fixed term contract) About The Rolex SailGP Championship is the most exciting racing on water, where anything can happen in short, adrenaline-fueled battles between national teams at iconic stadium destinations worldwide. Top athletes fly in identical high-tech F50 catamarans faster than the wind, at speeds in excess of 100km/h (60mph). Founded in 2018, SailGP is one of the world's fastest-growing sports and entertainment properties, now in its sixth season. SailGP also races for a better future, championing a world powered by nature. Underpinning the organization's purpose-driven agenda is a diversification of the league, with the goal of immediately progressing gender equity and inclusivity. SailGP is a global organisation with defined values that shape the culture of its team - Deliver Quality and Consistency; Evolve with Focus; Make it Count; Stand Together and Strike a Balance. Job Summary SailGP is seeking a legal counsel to join its legal team on a 12 month FTC. Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, the lawyer will provide support on a range of legal issues across the World for SailGP. This London-based position (with the option to work flexibly/remotely as required) is suited to a lawyer with 2-4 PQE. The role will ideally commence at the beginning of May 2026. Key Responsibilities Assisting the SailGP Legal Team in delivering legal services to the Global SailGP business. Handling a varied workload with the core work being focused on commercial contracts, but also covering IP, sponsorship, media and broadcast, licensing, data protection, employment and immigration, litigation and property. Liaising with external counsel where necessary on local law issues or on areas of specialist legal advice. Core areas of focus are: Negotiating commercial contracts. Assisting SailGP's Event organisers' with the hosting of SailGP events, including agreements for local infrastructure, immigration issues, IP, commercial contracts, property and licensing. Other areas covered by the role are: Negotiating broadcast sales agreements with linear and non-linear broadcasters around the world. Assisting the commercial team with agreements for sponsorship of SailGP and the events and teams and on activation of such contracts. Advising on staff contracts and employment law issues across the world. Advising on collection, storage, protection and use of personal data. Establishment of corporate entities and assisting with governance of those entities to match SailGP expansion. Drafting and advising on competition terms and conditions. As the role requires the coverage of a diverse range of subject areas, it does not require the candidate to have expertise of all. The candidate should be able to issue spot, obtain expert advice where necessary and provide practical, pragmatic advice to the SailGP business to meet business needs. Background Qualifications 2-4 PQE. Commercial contracts experience. Some experience in one or more of employment law, data protection, broadcast and licensing and sponsorship agreements helpful. Excellent communication skills. Strong interest in sports and a working knowledge of how sports properties operate. Attributes Willingness to take on any task, even outside comfort zone. Ability to operate both independently and in a collaborative team environment. Passionate with a desire to exceed expectations. Good organisation, prioritisation and project management skills. Good attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines. Ability to work effectively and thrive in a fast-paced, start-up environment. Culturally sensitive and able to effectively work globally. Willingness to attend the London office regularly. Location West London. Hybrid working model with a minimum of 3 days per week in the London Office. SailGP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace committed to building a team culture that celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion.
A leading global sports organization is seeking a Legal Counsel for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This London-based role requires strong commercial contracts experience, with a flexible hybrid working model. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of PQE and must be able to manage a varied workload, negotiating contracts and supporting event agreements. A passion for sports and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
A leading global sports organization is seeking a Legal Counsel for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This London-based role requires strong commercial contracts experience, with a flexible hybrid working model. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of PQE and must be able to manage a varied workload, negotiating contracts and supporting event agreements. A passion for sports and excellent communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic environment.
Senior Legal Counsel - 12 Month FTC City: Slough We are Reckitt Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege. Legal Step into the world of our Legal and Compliance Function and prepare to be challenged and stretched with a combination of impact, innovation, and excellence. Our Legal team is at the forefront of shaping the corporate landscape and redefining the boundaries of what is possible. We go beyond the traditional realms of a legal and compliance function. Transforming ourselves into strategic partners who help drive business growth, mitigating risks, and championing ethical and sustainable practices. Every day, our team deliver on groundbreaking transactions and navigate complex regulatory landscapes that help our organisation make a positive societal impact. Join us, and you'll be collaborating towards shared goals, solving complex challenges, and leaving an enduring legacy. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a creative, experienced and pragmatic lawyer to join our UK and Ireland business, as Senior Legal Counsel. Working collaboratively with the legal director for Northern and Central Europe and colleagues in Reckitt's wider Legal function, the Senior Legal Counsel will be a key team player in the legal strategy and assisting in implementation of all legal and compliance matters related to the Reckitt North European commercial and manufacturing operations in the UK and Ireland. S/he will have a legal counsel direct report and is expected to work proactively and in a hands on way to develop strong relationships with the commercial and legal teams and deliver commercially relevant advice in the context of a dynamic, innovative and growing consumer healthcare business unit. The Senior Legal Counsel will be a member of the Europe legal team and an important member of Reckitt's global Legal team of qualified legal professionals and staff, based in a number of locations worldwide. Your responsibilities The right candidate will be a proactive, self aware and commercially minded business partner with an awareness of wider business goals, who articulates clearly and pragmatically legal considerations and potential risks to their stakeholders. This position has a direct impact on key business activities with the potential for significant legal, financial or reputational impact if not addressed correctly, so excellent and robust legal abilities and good experience in the legal framework on the areas of work to be undertaken, strategic thinking, commercial awareness, influencing skills and willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues within and outside of Legal are key. Key areas of work will include, among other things: Advertising & Marketing: Strategic advice and approval on all legal aspects of product marketing and advertising, including reviewing and approving packaging artwork, product claims, TV copies and story boards, business development initiatives, advising, negotiating and assisting in drafting of challenges from or responses to various complaint notification bodies/consumers or competitors on any advertising/marketing initiatives and, working with the global Legal team and Health business unit innovation teams on, new and existing product development initiatives, in line with regulations and always ensuring compliance with Reckitts ethical marketing principles; advising and drafting competition/prize draw rules, advising on any digital marketing initiatives including e commerce Crisis and Issues Management: assisting the legal director as required on any crisis or major issues impacting the UK and/or Ireland business including on product recalls, PR related matters, consumer relation matters, unforeseen matters such as cyber attacks, pandemics; Commercial Contracts: Drafting and managing legal implications under a range of commercial agreements, including distribution, sales, supply, warehousing, freight, services, procurement, confidentiality, equipment commissioning and various other commercial contracts/arrangements, supporting the business in legal aspects of negotiations; Legal Compliance: advising on various compliance matters in collaboration with the legal director and European Compliance director such as on anti trust, data protection and privacy, sanctions, antibribery and corruption, failure to prevent tax evasion, interactions with healthcare providers and working closely with the Compliance function and the business to drive RB's compliance and responsibility agenda. Intellectual Property: Working closely with the Global IP and Trademarks legal teams, with respect to managing the UK and Ireland intellectual property and trademarks portfolio, including assisting the Global IP team in advising the business on all contentious and non contentious trademark, copyright and design, anti counterfeiting and parallel import related matters; Active Management of Property and Construction projects: Managing any property related matters affecting the business and the relationship with any external property and construction legal experts advising on such matters including on JCT's, minor building work contracts, leases, surrenders, assignments, land acquisitions; and Advising on General Legal Questions arising in a commercial enterprise. Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Assisting the legal director as required with all litigious matters impacting UK and Ireland, and producing reports as required by the Reckitt audit teams; The experience we're looking for This role demands excellent drafting and negotiation skills; good grasp of English law/EU law and the regulations that apply to the enterprises being supported, a creative and pragmatic mind especially with respect to the marketing and sales advisory aspects of the role, key stakeholder engagement and support an ability to disseminate the key points to business partners quickly and succinctly; Commercially orientated, solutions driven approach with the ability to work autonomously Establishing, maintaining and improving the group's legal services and being a key team player with an understanding of and a passion for technology Ability to work in a fast paced, environment supporting a demanding business Excellent legal skills and professionally qualified in the relevant jurisdiction with at least 6 8 years of high quality post qualification experience, a large portion of which will ideally have been spent in a comparable in house role Demonstrable experience of advising on legal and compliance issues in a healthcare, pharmaceutical or life sciences related sector, operating in a multi jurisdictional legal environment Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills, solutions oriented and pragmatic mindset Prepared to stand behind legal advice while remaining flexible and open to others' views Appetite for learning and mastering new legal issues quickly and manage a diverse, changing workload A team player, with high integrity, a strong work ethic and a commitment towards creating a collaborative team culture and helping the business to drive its focus on consumer healthcare in a compliant, responsible and entrepreneurial way A hands on, pragmatic self starter who can work independently, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast paced environment Highly Desirable Strong experience in advising on legal and compliance matters in the context of an over the counter branded consumer healthcare portfolio Strong grounding in antitrust/competition law and/or healthcare legal compliance will be highly advantageous Experience in working with UK/EU medicinal legal and regulatory regimes and agencies Ability to establish good working relationships with highly demanding internal clients and other stake holders Ability to manage legal issues with a high degree of commerciality and pragmatism. The skills for success Integrity, Corporate Governance, Compliance Management, Solutions Focused, Excellent Communication Skills, Risk management, Intellectual property, Patents, Commercial contracts, Marketing, Teamwork, Fact based Decision Making, Ability to manage and prioritize workload, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Legal Services, Process Optimisation. What we offer With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy. Equality We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description . click apply for full job details
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Senior Legal Counsel - 12 Month FTC City: Slough We are Reckitt Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose. Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege. Legal Step into the world of our Legal and Compliance Function and prepare to be challenged and stretched with a combination of impact, innovation, and excellence. Our Legal team is at the forefront of shaping the corporate landscape and redefining the boundaries of what is possible. We go beyond the traditional realms of a legal and compliance function. Transforming ourselves into strategic partners who help drive business growth, mitigating risks, and championing ethical and sustainable practices. Every day, our team deliver on groundbreaking transactions and navigate complex regulatory landscapes that help our organisation make a positive societal impact. Join us, and you'll be collaborating towards shared goals, solving complex challenges, and leaving an enduring legacy. About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a creative, experienced and pragmatic lawyer to join our UK and Ireland business, as Senior Legal Counsel. Working collaboratively with the legal director for Northern and Central Europe and colleagues in Reckitt's wider Legal function, the Senior Legal Counsel will be a key team player in the legal strategy and assisting in implementation of all legal and compliance matters related to the Reckitt North European commercial and manufacturing operations in the UK and Ireland. S/he will have a legal counsel direct report and is expected to work proactively and in a hands on way to develop strong relationships with the commercial and legal teams and deliver commercially relevant advice in the context of a dynamic, innovative and growing consumer healthcare business unit. The Senior Legal Counsel will be a member of the Europe legal team and an important member of Reckitt's global Legal team of qualified legal professionals and staff, based in a number of locations worldwide. Your responsibilities The right candidate will be a proactive, self aware and commercially minded business partner with an awareness of wider business goals, who articulates clearly and pragmatically legal considerations and potential risks to their stakeholders. This position has a direct impact on key business activities with the potential for significant legal, financial or reputational impact if not addressed correctly, so excellent and robust legal abilities and good experience in the legal framework on the areas of work to be undertaken, strategic thinking, commercial awareness, influencing skills and willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues within and outside of Legal are key. Key areas of work will include, among other things: Advertising & Marketing: Strategic advice and approval on all legal aspects of product marketing and advertising, including reviewing and approving packaging artwork, product claims, TV copies and story boards, business development initiatives, advising, negotiating and assisting in drafting of challenges from or responses to various complaint notification bodies/consumers or competitors on any advertising/marketing initiatives and, working with the global Legal team and Health business unit innovation teams on, new and existing product development initiatives, in line with regulations and always ensuring compliance with Reckitts ethical marketing principles; advising and drafting competition/prize draw rules, advising on any digital marketing initiatives including e commerce Crisis and Issues Management: assisting the legal director as required on any crisis or major issues impacting the UK and/or Ireland business including on product recalls, PR related matters, consumer relation matters, unforeseen matters such as cyber attacks, pandemics; Commercial Contracts: Drafting and managing legal implications under a range of commercial agreements, including distribution, sales, supply, warehousing, freight, services, procurement, confidentiality, equipment commissioning and various other commercial contracts/arrangements, supporting the business in legal aspects of negotiations; Legal Compliance: advising on various compliance matters in collaboration with the legal director and European Compliance director such as on anti trust, data protection and privacy, sanctions, antibribery and corruption, failure to prevent tax evasion, interactions with healthcare providers and working closely with the Compliance function and the business to drive RB's compliance and responsibility agenda. Intellectual Property: Working closely with the Global IP and Trademarks legal teams, with respect to managing the UK and Ireland intellectual property and trademarks portfolio, including assisting the Global IP team in advising the business on all contentious and non contentious trademark, copyright and design, anti counterfeiting and parallel import related matters; Active Management of Property and Construction projects: Managing any property related matters affecting the business and the relationship with any external property and construction legal experts advising on such matters including on JCT's, minor building work contracts, leases, surrenders, assignments, land acquisitions; and Advising on General Legal Questions arising in a commercial enterprise. Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Assisting the legal director as required with all litigious matters impacting UK and Ireland, and producing reports as required by the Reckitt audit teams; The experience we're looking for This role demands excellent drafting and negotiation skills; good grasp of English law/EU law and the regulations that apply to the enterprises being supported, a creative and pragmatic mind especially with respect to the marketing and sales advisory aspects of the role, key stakeholder engagement and support an ability to disseminate the key points to business partners quickly and succinctly; Commercially orientated, solutions driven approach with the ability to work autonomously Establishing, maintaining and improving the group's legal services and being a key team player with an understanding of and a passion for technology Ability to work in a fast paced, environment supporting a demanding business Excellent legal skills and professionally qualified in the relevant jurisdiction with at least 6 8 years of high quality post qualification experience, a large portion of which will ideally have been spent in a comparable in house role Demonstrable experience of advising on legal and compliance issues in a healthcare, pharmaceutical or life sciences related sector, operating in a multi jurisdictional legal environment Strong leadership, communication and influencing skills, solutions oriented and pragmatic mindset Prepared to stand behind legal advice while remaining flexible and open to others' views Appetite for learning and mastering new legal issues quickly and manage a diverse, changing workload A team player, with high integrity, a strong work ethic and a commitment towards creating a collaborative team culture and helping the business to drive its focus on consumer healthcare in a compliant, responsible and entrepreneurial way A hands on, pragmatic self starter who can work independently, manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast paced environment Highly Desirable Strong experience in advising on legal and compliance matters in the context of an over the counter branded consumer healthcare portfolio Strong grounding in antitrust/competition law and/or healthcare legal compliance will be highly advantageous Experience in working with UK/EU medicinal legal and regulatory regimes and agencies Ability to establish good working relationships with highly demanding internal clients and other stake holders Ability to manage legal issues with a high degree of commerciality and pragmatism. The skills for success Integrity, Corporate Governance, Compliance Management, Solutions Focused, Excellent Communication Skills, Risk management, Intellectual property, Patents, Commercial contracts, Marketing, Teamwork, Fact based Decision Making, Ability to manage and prioritize workload, Continuous Improvement Mindset, Legal Services, Process Optimisation. What we offer With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way. We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy. Equality We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description . click apply for full job details
A leading consumer health company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for a 12-month FTC in Slough. This role involves providing strategic legal advice, managing compliance matters, and supporting commercial agreements within the UK's healthcare sector. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience and a strong grasp of UK and EU law. Benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive support for employee wellbeing.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
A leading consumer health company is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel for a 12-month FTC in Slough. This role involves providing strategic legal advice, managing compliance matters, and supporting commercial agreements within the UK's healthcare sector. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience and a strong grasp of UK and EU law. Benefits include competitive pay and comprehensive support for employee wellbeing.
Legal Counsel (Maternity Cover) - SaaS 9-12 Month FTC Location: London (Hybrid - typically 1 day per week in the office) Contract: Fixed-term contract, 9-12 months (TBC) Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Full-time, flexible working supported The Role We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our in house legal team on a maternity cover basis. This is a hands on role suited to someone who can hit the ground running, supporting a fast paced SaaS business across multiple jurisdictions in Europe and the Middle East. You will report directly to the hiring manager and join a collaborative team of 8 legal professionals, playing a key role in contract triage and day to day commercial legal support. Key Responsibilities Triage, review and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts Draft and negotiate NDAs, SaaS agreements and less complex amendments Partner closely with Sales teams, providing pragmatic, commercial legal advice Manage competing priorities in a time pressured environment Support stakeholders across multiple international jurisdictions Quickly embed into established legal processes (full onboarding provided) About You Qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent) with circa 4-5 years' PQE (flexible) Previous in house experience within a SaaS business is essential Strong experience supporting Sales teams and commercial negotiations Confident working at pace and managing high workloads Commercial, solutions focused mindset Comfortable learning new systems and processes quickly Desirable (Not Essential) Experience using G Suite (Gmail), Slack, Ironclad and Salesforce (SFDC) Exposure to international / multi jurisdictional work Why Apply? Immediate impact role with meaningful responsibility Hybrid and flexible working model Supportive, well structured legal team Excellent exposure to international SaaS operations
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Legal Counsel (Maternity Cover) - SaaS 9-12 Month FTC Location: London (Hybrid - typically 1 day per week in the office) Contract: Fixed-term contract, 9-12 months (TBC) Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Full-time, flexible working supported The Role We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our in house legal team on a maternity cover basis. This is a hands on role suited to someone who can hit the ground running, supporting a fast paced SaaS business across multiple jurisdictions in Europe and the Middle East. You will report directly to the hiring manager and join a collaborative team of 8 legal professionals, playing a key role in contract triage and day to day commercial legal support. Key Responsibilities Triage, review and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts Draft and negotiate NDAs, SaaS agreements and less complex amendments Partner closely with Sales teams, providing pragmatic, commercial legal advice Manage competing priorities in a time pressured environment Support stakeholders across multiple international jurisdictions Quickly embed into established legal processes (full onboarding provided) About You Qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent) with circa 4-5 years' PQE (flexible) Previous in house experience within a SaaS business is essential Strong experience supporting Sales teams and commercial negotiations Confident working at pace and managing high workloads Commercial, solutions focused mindset Comfortable learning new systems and processes quickly Desirable (Not Essential) Experience using G Suite (Gmail), Slack, Ironclad and Salesforce (SFDC) Exposure to international / multi jurisdictional work Why Apply? Immediate impact role with meaningful responsibility Hybrid and flexible working model Supportive, well structured legal team Excellent exposure to international SaaS operations
Legal Counsel - Birmingham / hybrid working Commercial contracts / technology / data protection 12 month FTC An exciting new opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a leading national firm. This is a senior role and you will be a trusted adviser to stakeholders across the firm. It involves close collaboration with Directors, Partners and managers, across numerous teams and functions. Overview This position will play a critical role in supporting the firm's strategic direction, advising on legal obligations and leading on contracting, commercial services, and legal risk management. It offers a unique opportunity to work in-house within a private practice environment, working closely with senior stakeholders on initiatives. As the firm continues to grow, the legal function is increasingly involved in shaping commercial strategy and risk frameworks. You will contribute to projects, influence decision-making, and develop your career in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities Leading, managing, drafting, negotiating and overseeing complex agreements, workstreams and documentation Advising on legal aspects of new and existing products, including third-party technologies Identifying process inefficiencies and implementing improvements to enhance quality and efficiency Ensuring governance excellence with cyber-security awareness and ethical decision- making Developing, managing, and maintaining standard agreements, templates, policies, procedures and guidance Supervising junior lawyers, paralegals and trainees About you 8-10 years' PQE with high-level technical expertise in commercial contracts and technology law Experience in data protection and privacy laws Self-starter with strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills and attention to detail A key part of the role is identifying legal risks and proposing practical mitigation strategies aligned with the firm's risk policies. You will stay abreast of legal developments and provide clear, technically excellent legal advice, including on client terms when required. For more information please contact Kate Sinclair at Chadwick Nott: dl At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Legal Counsel - Birmingham / hybrid working Commercial contracts / technology / data protection 12 month FTC An exciting new opportunity for a Senior Legal Counsel to join a leading national firm. This is a senior role and you will be a trusted adviser to stakeholders across the firm. It involves close collaboration with Directors, Partners and managers, across numerous teams and functions. Overview This position will play a critical role in supporting the firm's strategic direction, advising on legal obligations and leading on contracting, commercial services, and legal risk management. It offers a unique opportunity to work in-house within a private practice environment, working closely with senior stakeholders on initiatives. As the firm continues to grow, the legal function is increasingly involved in shaping commercial strategy and risk frameworks. You will contribute to projects, influence decision-making, and develop your career in a collaborative environment. Responsibilities Leading, managing, drafting, negotiating and overseeing complex agreements, workstreams and documentation Advising on legal aspects of new and existing products, including third-party technologies Identifying process inefficiencies and implementing improvements to enhance quality and efficiency Ensuring governance excellence with cyber-security awareness and ethical decision- making Developing, managing, and maintaining standard agreements, templates, policies, procedures and guidance Supervising junior lawyers, paralegals and trainees About you 8-10 years' PQE with high-level technical expertise in commercial contracts and technology law Experience in data protection and privacy laws Self-starter with strong commercial acumen, excellent negotiation skills and attention to detail A key part of the role is identifying legal risks and proposing practical mitigation strategies aligned with the firm's risk policies. You will stay abreast of legal developments and provide clear, technically excellent legal advice, including on client terms when required. For more information please contact Kate Sinclair at Chadwick Nott: dl At Chadwick Nott, we are committed to developing a diverse and inclusive culture as well as supporting our large client network achieve the same. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications of all qualified candidates regardless of their age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, disability, culture or anything other personal characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity in the workplace. Where a level of experience is indicated, please note that this is only a guideline.
Location: Sunderland (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Contract: FTC (10 months initially, maternity cover) Start date: Mid-April to ensure thorough handover Reports to: Group General Counsel & Company Secretary Salary: Competitive salary along with bonus eligibility Direct reports: 3 About the Organisation We are partnered with a major European transport organisation operating across 10 European countries and delivering millions of passenger journeys each year. With a dynamic shareholder, an ambitious growth agenda and significant upcoming corporate activity, this is a pivotal moment to join the business. This maternity cover role sits at the centre of the Corporate Centre, reporting directly into the General Counsel and Company Secretary and working closely with a high calibre, sophisticated board. It offers exceptional exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision making. The Role (Maternity Cover) Leadership of the Legal & Secretariat Function Lead, develop and mentor a team of legal and company secretarial professionals. Foster a culture of operational excellence, best practice governance and strong risk management. Provide visible, people focused leadership within a highly engaged team. Corporate Centre Legal & Strategic Advisory Advise senior leaders on complex corporate, commercial, regulatory and strategic matters. Support key initiatives including group reorganisations, technology transformations, refinancing, funding arrangements, general treasury support and intragroup lending. Lead contractual execution for major Corporate Centre projects including framework agreements, IP and IT. Manage external counsel and engage effectively with senior stakeholders across the business and shareholder representatives. Governance & Company Secretariat Oversee governance, board administration and statutory compliance for the organisation's top tier board and its committees, and the Corporate Centre's funding and operational entities. Oversee governance for the organisation's Executive Management Committee led by the CEO. Serve as the senior governance conduit for the shareholder, including managing KYC and UBO requirements. Ensure compliance with legal obligations, regulatory filings and maintenance of corporate records. Close Partnership with a High Performing Board This role provides substantial exposure to a sophisticated, internationally experienced board. You will work closely with the Executive Chair, CEO, senior executives and support independent non executive directors with backgrounds across major global transport, infrastructure and financial institutions. Technology, Strategy & Continuous Improvement Support enhancements to legal and governance technology and reporting. Contribute to succession planning and continuous improvement across the wider legal function. About You Experience & Expertise Qualified lawyer with at least 10 years' PQE. Strong in house experience supported by a solid private practice background. Experience handling complex, multi entity, multinational corporate or commercial matters. Leadership & Personal Attributes Proven team leadership experience. Confident, resilient and able to challenge appropriately. Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills. Pragmatic, commercially minded and collaborative. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Feb 27, 2026
Full time
Location: Sunderland (Hybrid - 3 days in office) Contract: FTC (10 months initially, maternity cover) Start date: Mid-April to ensure thorough handover Reports to: Group General Counsel & Company Secretary Salary: Competitive salary along with bonus eligibility Direct reports: 3 About the Organisation We are partnered with a major European transport organisation operating across 10 European countries and delivering millions of passenger journeys each year. With a dynamic shareholder, an ambitious growth agenda and significant upcoming corporate activity, this is a pivotal moment to join the business. This maternity cover role sits at the centre of the Corporate Centre, reporting directly into the General Counsel and Company Secretary and working closely with a high calibre, sophisticated board. It offers exceptional exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision making. The Role (Maternity Cover) Leadership of the Legal & Secretariat Function Lead, develop and mentor a team of legal and company secretarial professionals. Foster a culture of operational excellence, best practice governance and strong risk management. Provide visible, people focused leadership within a highly engaged team. Corporate Centre Legal & Strategic Advisory Advise senior leaders on complex corporate, commercial, regulatory and strategic matters. Support key initiatives including group reorganisations, technology transformations, refinancing, funding arrangements, general treasury support and intragroup lending. Lead contractual execution for major Corporate Centre projects including framework agreements, IP and IT. Manage external counsel and engage effectively with senior stakeholders across the business and shareholder representatives. Governance & Company Secretariat Oversee governance, board administration and statutory compliance for the organisation's top tier board and its committees, and the Corporate Centre's funding and operational entities. Oversee governance for the organisation's Executive Management Committee led by the CEO. Serve as the senior governance conduit for the shareholder, including managing KYC and UBO requirements. Ensure compliance with legal obligations, regulatory filings and maintenance of corporate records. Close Partnership with a High Performing Board This role provides substantial exposure to a sophisticated, internationally experienced board. You will work closely with the Executive Chair, CEO, senior executives and support independent non executive directors with backgrounds across major global transport, infrastructure and financial institutions. Technology, Strategy & Continuous Improvement Support enhancements to legal and governance technology and reporting. Contribute to succession planning and continuous improvement across the wider legal function. About You Experience & Expertise Qualified lawyer with at least 10 years' PQE. Strong in house experience supported by a solid private practice background. Experience handling complex, multi entity, multinational corporate or commercial matters. Leadership & Personal Attributes Proven team leadership experience. Confident, resilient and able to challenge appropriately. Excellent communicator with strong stakeholder management skills. Pragmatic, commercially minded and collaborative. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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A leading financial institution is seeking a solicitor to provide legal support for the Commercial Cards business. This involves advising on product development and regulatory compliance while working collaboratively with various teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of PQE and a strong understanding of the legal framework related to commercial cards and payments. A competitive salary and benefits including a generous pension contribution are offered, alongside opportunities for continuous development.
Feb 26, 2026
Full time
A leading financial institution is seeking a solicitor to provide legal support for the Commercial Cards business. This involves advising on product development and regulatory compliance while working collaboratively with various teams. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of PQE and a strong understanding of the legal framework related to commercial cards and payments. A competitive salary and benefits including a generous pension contribution are offered, alongside opportunities for continuous development.
A 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. Key Responsibilities Drafting, 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. Profile Sought A 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. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Feb 25, 2026
Full time
A 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. Key Responsibilities Drafting, 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. Profile Sought A 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. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. However we are happy to consider applications from all candidates who are able to demonstrate the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Please note that your personal information will be treated in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
Global Data Privacy Counsel (12-Month FTC Maternity Cover) Uxbridge, London (Hybrid 3 days in office) £85,000 £95,000 per annum Parkside is working in partnership with a global organisation to recruit an experienced Global Data Privacy Counsel on a 12-month fixed-term contract , covering maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer with 3 5 years PQE to step into a highly visible, international in-house role. Reporting to the Director, Senior Counsel International , the role will be based in London and form part of a collaborative Global Legal Team , working closely with stakeholders across Europe, the Americas and APAC. Key Responsibilities Support and help build awareness of the organisation s global data privacy governance programme Provide in-house legal advice on a wide range of global data privacy and data-sharing matters , covering the EU, UK, US, Canada, Mexico and APAC regions Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including e-commerce, software licensing, consultancy agreements and contracts containing data protection clauses Draft and advise on data processing agreements, data transfer agreements and privacy impact assessments Update and maintain data privacy policies, procedures and training materials Coordinate and manage data subject access requests and data breach incidents Work with business and asset owners to ensure personal data processing activities are accurately documented within central data privacy compliance tools Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide clear, practical advice to key global stakeholders and governance committees Support data privacy custodians, internal audit, compliance and other internal stakeholders across the business About You Qualified lawyer (UK or equivalent) with 3 5 years PQE Strong experience in data privacy , ideally gained in-house within a large international organisation Solid experience reviewing and advising on commercial contracts Experience within retail, manufacturing or consumer-focused sectors is advantageous Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly Highly organised, analytical and comfortable managing multiple priorities Location & Working Pattern Office-based in Uxbridge, London , with excellent public transport links and parking available Hybrid working minimum of 3 days per week in the office Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be UK-based Some international travel may be required
Feb 24, 2026
Contractor
Global Data Privacy Counsel (12-Month FTC Maternity Cover) Uxbridge, London (Hybrid 3 days in office) £85,000 £95,000 per annum Parkside is working in partnership with a global organisation to recruit an experienced Global Data Privacy Counsel on a 12-month fixed-term contract , covering maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified lawyer with 3 5 years PQE to step into a highly visible, international in-house role. Reporting to the Director, Senior Counsel International , the role will be based in London and form part of a collaborative Global Legal Team , working closely with stakeholders across Europe, the Americas and APAC. Key Responsibilities Support and help build awareness of the organisation s global data privacy governance programme Provide in-house legal advice on a wide range of global data privacy and data-sharing matters , covering the EU, UK, US, Canada, Mexico and APAC regions Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including e-commerce, software licensing, consultancy agreements and contracts containing data protection clauses Draft and advise on data processing agreements, data transfer agreements and privacy impact assessments Update and maintain data privacy policies, procedures and training materials Coordinate and manage data subject access requests and data breach incidents Work with business and asset owners to ensure personal data processing activities are accurately documented within central data privacy compliance tools Monitor legal and regulatory developments and provide clear, practical advice to key global stakeholders and governance committees Support data privacy custodians, internal audit, compliance and other internal stakeholders across the business About You Qualified lawyer (UK or equivalent) with 3 5 years PQE Strong experience in data privacy , ideally gained in-house within a large international organisation Solid experience reviewing and advising on commercial contracts Experience within retail, manufacturing or consumer-focused sectors is advantageous Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to communicate complex legal issues clearly Highly organised, analytical and comfortable managing multiple priorities Location & Working Pattern Office-based in Uxbridge, London , with excellent public transport links and parking available Hybrid working minimum of 3 days per week in the office Applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be UK-based Some international travel may be required
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. Your New Role This is a fixed-term position covering maternity. Warner Bros. Discovery's BLA, Legal Department seeks an enthusiastic, and motivated Counsel, BLA, Legal, to work within all commercial and legal aspects of WBD's content commission, co-production, acquisition and talent deals for Discovery's products across the EMEA markets, with a focus on Italy, Spain, France and Kids content for EMEA. The successful candidate will have experience in commercial intellectual property matters, a strong commercial acumen and a pragmatic approach. Extensive contacts amongst programme producers and distributors would be an advantage. Your Role Accountabilities Negotiate all commercial and legal terms relating to the acquisition, commissioning development, and co-production of programming for Warner Brother Discovery's services across the international regions within internal budget guidelines and channels' requirements. Draft and negotiate programming agreements such as development, acquisition, commission, co-production, format and licensing agreements and associated agreements such as distribution agreements, independent contractor agreements, location and participant release agreements. Liaise with network and third party production companies and distributors to negotiate and complete such agreements. Support and work closely with the Business Affairs & Legal Senior Director, creative teams and production management to advise on legal and business affairs matters relating to local productions, anticipate any legal and rights concerns and offer solutions to eliminate risk. Offer advice on matters such as budgets, risk assessments, duty of care, copyright, clearance issues, insurance and review talent agreements, contributor releases, legal opinions and any other third party agreements associated with productions. Establish, maintain and develop relationship with internal key stakeholders. Working closely with local content teams and the central EMEA content team responsible for sourcing content. Establish maintain and develop relationships with key content suppliers. Provide market intelligence research and support for business initiatives as directed. Provide on going general business and legal advice to internal clients concerning production, broadcast clearance, copyright and other intellectual property and content related issues, as they arise. Trouble shoot various programming business and legal issues, including drafting responses to claim letters, drafting delay notification letters, termination agreements, assisting with pre publication review and legal compliance content review, and liaising internally and externally as appropriate regarding high exposure rights clearances. Updating the department's template agreements. Revise and update the internal database and such other information tracking mechanisms in use within the company. Supporting other company business initiatives as directed. Qualifications & Experience Experience working in media or television related business and/or knowledge of business and legal affairs in the entertainment industry, including commissioning and acquiring TV rights preferable. Excellent negotiation, drafting and contract analysis skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, including clear and effective communication at junior and senior level within and outside the company. Good organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure. Ability to handle high volume of work, as well as recognize priorities and manage time effectively to meet deadlines. Additional Information On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here. Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. or transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you'll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world's premier entertainment brands. Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you. How We Get Things Done This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law. If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our "accessibility page" for instructions to submit your request.
Feb 20, 2026
Full time
Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery the stuff dreams are made of. Who We Are When we say, "the stuff dreams are made of," we're not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD's vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms and the dreamers creating what's next From brilliant creatives, to technology trailblazers, across the globe, WBD offers career defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best selves. Here you are supported, here you are celebrated, here you can thrive. Your New Role This is a fixed-term position covering maternity. Warner Bros. Discovery's BLA, Legal Department seeks an enthusiastic, and motivated Counsel, BLA, Legal, to work within all commercial and legal aspects of WBD's content commission, co-production, acquisition and talent deals for Discovery's products across the EMEA markets, with a focus on Italy, Spain, France and Kids content for EMEA. The successful candidate will have experience in commercial intellectual property matters, a strong commercial acumen and a pragmatic approach. Extensive contacts amongst programme producers and distributors would be an advantage. Your Role Accountabilities Negotiate all commercial and legal terms relating to the acquisition, commissioning development, and co-production of programming for Warner Brother Discovery's services across the international regions within internal budget guidelines and channels' requirements. Draft and negotiate programming agreements such as development, acquisition, commission, co-production, format and licensing agreements and associated agreements such as distribution agreements, independent contractor agreements, location and participant release agreements. Liaise with network and third party production companies and distributors to negotiate and complete such agreements. Support and work closely with the Business Affairs & Legal Senior Director, creative teams and production management to advise on legal and business affairs matters relating to local productions, anticipate any legal and rights concerns and offer solutions to eliminate risk. Offer advice on matters such as budgets, risk assessments, duty of care, copyright, clearance issues, insurance and review talent agreements, contributor releases, legal opinions and any other third party agreements associated with productions. Establish, maintain and develop relationship with internal key stakeholders. Working closely with local content teams and the central EMEA content team responsible for sourcing content. Establish maintain and develop relationships with key content suppliers. Provide market intelligence research and support for business initiatives as directed. Provide on going general business and legal advice to internal clients concerning production, broadcast clearance, copyright and other intellectual property and content related issues, as they arise. Trouble shoot various programming business and legal issues, including drafting responses to claim letters, drafting delay notification letters, termination agreements, assisting with pre publication review and legal compliance content review, and liaising internally and externally as appropriate regarding high exposure rights clearances. Updating the department's template agreements. Revise and update the internal database and such other information tracking mechanisms in use within the company. Supporting other company business initiatives as directed. Qualifications & Experience Experience working in media or television related business and/or knowledge of business and legal affairs in the entertainment industry, including commissioning and acquiring TV rights preferable. Excellent negotiation, drafting and contract analysis skills. Excellent interpersonal skills, including clear and effective communication at junior and senior level within and outside the company. Good organizational skills and ability to work well under pressure. Ability to handle high volume of work, as well as recognize priorities and manage time effectively to meet deadlines. Additional Information On June 9, 2025, Warner Bros. Discovery announced plans to separate into two publicly traded companies, Warner Bros. and Discovery Global, with an expected completion in mid-2026. For more details, including leadership appointments and information on individual brands, please visit our newsroom here. Although you will be hired by Warner Bros. Discovery, upon the planned separation in 2026, your employment likely will transition to Warner Bros. or transition to Discovery Global. During this period of transformation, you'll have an exciting opportunity to lay the foundation at one of the world's premier entertainment brands. Hybrid Working - This role is advertised as a Hybrid work model, that combines remote and in office work, following our current company policy and to be agreed with your Line Manager. Subject to any applicable laws, WBD / your Line Manager reserves the right to change this working agreement where this is essential to business needs and upon reasonable notice to you. How We Get Things Done This last bit is probably the most important! Here at WBD, our guiding principles are the core values by which we operate and are central to how we get things done. You can find them at along with some insights from the team on what they mean and how they show up in their day to day. We hope they resonate with you and look forward to discussing them during your interview. Championing Inclusion at WBD Warner Bros. Discovery embraces the opportunity to build a workforce that reflects a wide array of perspectives, backgrounds and experiences. Being an equal opportunity employer means that we take seriously our responsibility to consider qualified candidates on the basis of merit, regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, disability or any other category protected by law. If you're a qualified candidate with a disability and you require adjustments or accommodations during the job application and/or recruitment process, please visit our "accessibility page" for instructions to submit your request.
Legal Counsel (Maternity Cover) SaaS 9 12 Month FTC Location: London (Hybrid typically 1 day per week in the office) Contract: Fixed-term contract, 9 12 months (TBC) Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Full-time, flexible working supported The Role We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team on a maternity cover basis. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can hit the ground running , supporting a fast-paced SaaS business across multiple jurisdictions in Europe and the Middle East . You will report directly to the hiring manager and join a collaborative team of 8 legal professionals , playing a key role in contract triage and day-to-day commercial legal support. Key Responsibilities Triage, review and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts Draft and negotiate NDAs, SaaS agreements and less complex amendments Partner closely with Sales teams , providing pragmatic, commercial legal advice Manage competing priorities in a time-pressured environment Support stakeholders across multiple international jurisdictions Quickly embed into established legal processes (full onboarding provided) About You Qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent) with circa 4 5 years PQE (flexible) Previous in-house experience within a SaaS business is essential Strong experience supporting Sales teams and commercial negotiations Confident working at pace and managing high workloads Commercial, solutions-focused mindset Comfortable learning new systems and processes quickly Desirable (Not Essential) Experience using G-Suite (Gmail), Slack, Ironclad and Salesforce (SFDC) Exposure to international / multi-jurisdictional work Why Apply? Immediate impact role with meaningful responsibility Hybrid and flexible working model Supportive, well-structured legal team Excellent exposure to international SaaS operations
Feb 17, 2026
Seasonal
Legal Counsel (Maternity Cover) SaaS 9 12 Month FTC Location: London (Hybrid typically 1 day per week in the office) Contract: Fixed-term contract, 9 12 months (TBC) Start Date: ASAP Working Pattern: Full-time, flexible working supported The Role We are seeking an experienced Legal Counsel to join our in-house legal team on a maternity cover basis. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can hit the ground running , supporting a fast-paced SaaS business across multiple jurisdictions in Europe and the Middle East . You will report directly to the hiring manager and join a collaborative team of 8 legal professionals , playing a key role in contract triage and day-to-day commercial legal support. Key Responsibilities Triage, review and negotiate a high volume of commercial contracts Draft and negotiate NDAs, SaaS agreements and less complex amendments Partner closely with Sales teams , providing pragmatic, commercial legal advice Manage competing priorities in a time-pressured environment Support stakeholders across multiple international jurisdictions Quickly embed into established legal processes (full onboarding provided) About You Qualified solicitor (UK or equivalent) with circa 4 5 years PQE (flexible) Previous in-house experience within a SaaS business is essential Strong experience supporting Sales teams and commercial negotiations Confident working at pace and managing high workloads Commercial, solutions-focused mindset Comfortable learning new systems and processes quickly Desirable (Not Essential) Experience using G-Suite (Gmail), Slack, Ironclad and Salesforce (SFDC) Exposure to international / multi-jurisdictional work Why Apply? Immediate impact role with meaningful responsibility Hybrid and flexible working model Supportive, well-structured legal team Excellent exposure to international SaaS operations
A leading professional services firm is seeking a Principal Legal Counsel for a 12-month FTC in the West Midlands. The role involves overseeing complex legal work and advising senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates are UK qualified solicitors with 8-10+ years' PQE, strong commercial acumen, and experience in data protection. The firm offers competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements, making it a great opportunity for experienced legal professionals.
Feb 17, 2026
Full time
A leading professional services firm is seeking a Principal Legal Counsel for a 12-month FTC in the West Midlands. The role involves overseeing complex legal work and advising senior stakeholders. Ideal candidates are UK qualified solicitors with 8-10+ years' PQE, strong commercial acumen, and experience in data protection. The firm offers competitive salary and hybrid working arrangements, making it a great opportunity for experienced legal professionals.
Principal Legal Counsel 12 Month FTC Hybrid Working West Midlands £75,000 DOE Job Ref: Role: Principal Legal Counsel Location: West Midlands (1 2 days per week in the West Midlands office) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract The Opportunity An established and forward thinking professional services firm is seeking a Principal Legal Counsel to join its in house legal function on a 12-month fixed term contract. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal, this is a senior appointment within a growing and strategically important legal team. The role will involve close collaboration with Directors, Partners and senior stakeholders across the business, acting as a trusted adviser on complex, high impact legal matters. This opportunity would suit an experienced 8 10+ PQE lawyer with strong commercial acumen, a pragmatic mindset and the ability to operate autonomously in a fast paced environment. The Role As Principal Legal Counsel, you will: Lead, draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements and oversee significant legal workstreams Advise on legal aspects of new and existing products and services, including third party technologies Provide commercially focused, risk aligned legal advice to senior stakeholders Identify legal risks and develop practical mitigation strategies aligned with firm wide risk policies Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulatory frameworks and industry standards Develop and maintain standard agreements, templates, policies and internal guidance Drive governance excellence, including data protection, privacy and cyber risk awareness Conduct legal and commercial analysis to inform strategic business decisions Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality and consistency Supervise and quality assure work produced by junior lawyers and trainees You will take full ownership of matters from instruction through to resolution, anticipating issues and proactively developing solutions. About You The ideal candidate will: Be a UK qualified solicitor with 8 10+ years' PQE Have strong experience advising on complex commercial contracts Demonstrate expertise in data protection, privacy and technology related matters Be confident translating complex legal issues into clear, structured and commercially sound advice Show excellent negotiation skills and sound judgement Operate as a recognised subject matter expert and trusted senior adviser Be highly organised, adaptable and capable of managing multiple priorities Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence and leadership capability Be proactive, collaborative and solutions focused A pragmatic and commercially aware approach is essential, along with the confidence to influence and challenge senior stakeholders where appropriate. How to Apply: Contact Alicia Forde on or email quoting Job Ref: eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Feb 16, 2026
Full time
Principal Legal Counsel 12 Month FTC Hybrid Working West Midlands £75,000 DOE Job Ref: Role: Principal Legal Counsel Location: West Midlands (1 2 days per week in the West Midlands office) Salary: Competitive + Benefits Contract: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract The Opportunity An established and forward thinking professional services firm is seeking a Principal Legal Counsel to join its in house legal function on a 12-month fixed term contract. Reporting directly to the Head of Legal, this is a senior appointment within a growing and strategically important legal team. The role will involve close collaboration with Directors, Partners and senior stakeholders across the business, acting as a trusted adviser on complex, high impact legal matters. This opportunity would suit an experienced 8 10+ PQE lawyer with strong commercial acumen, a pragmatic mindset and the ability to operate autonomously in a fast paced environment. The Role As Principal Legal Counsel, you will: Lead, draft and negotiate complex commercial agreements and oversee significant legal workstreams Advise on legal aspects of new and existing products and services, including third party technologies Provide commercially focused, risk aligned legal advice to senior stakeholders Identify legal risks and develop practical mitigation strategies aligned with firm wide risk policies Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulatory frameworks and industry standards Develop and maintain standard agreements, templates, policies and internal guidance Drive governance excellence, including data protection, privacy and cyber risk awareness Conduct legal and commercial analysis to inform strategic business decisions Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency, quality and consistency Supervise and quality assure work produced by junior lawyers and trainees You will take full ownership of matters from instruction through to resolution, anticipating issues and proactively developing solutions. About You The ideal candidate will: Be a UK qualified solicitor with 8 10+ years' PQE Have strong experience advising on complex commercial contracts Demonstrate expertise in data protection, privacy and technology related matters Be confident translating complex legal issues into clear, structured and commercially sound advice Show excellent negotiation skills and sound judgement Operate as a recognised subject matter expert and trusted senior adviser Be highly organised, adaptable and capable of managing multiple priorities Demonstrate strong emotional intelligence and leadership capability Be proactive, collaborative and solutions focused A pragmatic and commercially aware approach is essential, along with the confidence to influence and challenge senior stakeholders where appropriate. How to Apply: Contact Alicia Forde on or email quoting Job Ref: eNL will never share your CV with a third party without your express permission. As part of our candidate care process, we aim to respond to all applications in 7 days. If you have not been contacted within this timescale, your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please note our advertisements use PQE/salary levels purely as a guide. At eNL we value diversity and inclusion. We want to attract people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any characteristics protected by law in the jurisdictions in which we operate.
Skill Band: Front Office Location: London Type: FTC Date Posted: 9 Jan 2026 Director, FIC Structuring About the job ICBCS Global Markets offers sales, structuring and trading expertise to our clients across a range of products, with particular strengths in Emerging Markets. Global Markets comprises of two core divisions, namely Commodities and Fixed Income and Currencies (FIC). The Commodities business provides trading, sales, working capital solutions and structuring expertise through its Metals and Energy teams. The division's expertise extends to the management and financing of physical commodity inventories across these asset classes. The FIC Division offers a comprehensive set of foreign exchange, interest rates, credit, money markets, capital markets and structured financing products. It is subdivided into two business areas: FX Rates & Credit comprising Local Markets Trading & Strategy, Credit Trading, Treasury Markets and Investor Sales teams FIC Origination, Structured Solutions and DCM comprising FIC Origination Teams; Structured Solutions Trading, namely Collateralised Financing (Collateral Trading, Structured Derivatives and XVA), Structured Financing, and QAD; and Debt Capital Markets. Our clients include Financial Institutions, Corporations, Governments and Institutional Investors around the world. What you'll be doing High Level - team member within FIC Structuring working with the FIC origination teams and trading businesses to deliver structured FIC solutions to our global client base. Focus capital, balance sheet and regulatory liquidity optimisation strategies for ICBCS and its clients. The role will be a Certified Person under the Senior Manager and Certified Person Regime and will be expected to comply with the regulatory conduct rules under the regime You'll be responsible for: Proactively working with,FIC global origination teams including the Americas and Asia to develop new products & solutions, to lead to executed transactions, to fulfil client needs and meet bank business objectives. Specific focus on client capital, balance sheet and regulatory liquidity optimising transactions. ICBCS Finance, Treasury and Global Markets teams to develop and execute transactions which increase the bank's capital, balance sheet and regulatory liquidity efficiency. Execution & Process Partner with FIC Trading and Origination to structure and execute transactions which optimise balance sheet, regulatory liquidity and capital consumption of ICBCS and its clients. Ensure all internal approvals are received including credit, legal, finance and compliance and all relevant committees (TAC, NPSTAC, CRMC, Credit Committee and Exco/Board if applicable). Work with Origination to obtain authorisation for transactions via the TAC process. Work with Trading to obtain authorisation for New Products via the NPP/NPSTAC process. Maintain deal files for Structured Transactions and transaction term sheets and/or descriptions if required. Minimise and monitor operational risk incidents, internal and external transaction audits. Work with relevant support functions to engage with external counsel or advisors supporting a transaction. Conduct Maintain an awareness of and comply with all Anti Money Laundering laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to ICBC Standard Bank Uphold the Values of the firm Escalate all significant Regulatory / Compliance issues immediately through appropriate channels Responsible for ensuring all mandatory training is completed Operates within the terms of the SLAs with Standard Bank Group and MOUs with ICBC Group What you'll need to be successful We're looking for the following skills and experience. If you don't have all of these but think you could be a good fit for the role, get in touch Proven experience in developing and executing capital, balance sheet and regulatory liquidity optimising transactions with a proven ability to consistently produce to targets. Strong technical expertise on transactions which increase capital, balance sheet and regulatory liquidity efficiency for banks and their clients. Strong understanding of Regulatory environment and working within these parameters. Understanding of PRA and FCA rules and regulations Understanding of capital, risk and control Banking and Legal knowledge Strong technical expertise across GM products offered by us (Foreign Exchange, Credit, Interest Rate and Equities collateral). Strong derivative and hedging knowledge within an EM context Strong credit structuring and documentation expertise Understanding of IFRS and International Taxation Finance / budget management Why should you join us? ICBC Standard Bank Plc (ICBCS) is a leading financial markets and commodities bank, driven to deliver the right outcomes for our stakeholders, clients, counterparties and markets. We benefit from a unique Chinese and African parentage and an unrivalled global network and expertise. We're headquartered in London, with operations in Shanghai, Singapore and New York. We're a diverse and close-knit global team. We put people first, giving talented, self-driven professionals the flexibility, rewards and freedom to grow their expertise and realise their potential. Our vison statement, "Be Yourself, Succeed Together" underpins our drive for an open and transparent culture which values difference, enabling everyone to thrive whilst being themselves. We have an active E, D&I forum and we're growing other employee network groups, including for women and neurodiversity. We're committed to the principle of equal opportunities. All applicants will be treated equally and will be considered on their merits and skills without discrimination. What's in it for you? Financial market-based pay based on skills and experience, discretionary annual bonus, pension contribution 10% (employee contribution 5%), travel insurance, life assurance and income replacement insurance Hybrid working the option to work remotely up to two days per week, depending on the role Family - 6 months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced shared parental leave. Coaching for family leave returners and access to emergency care via My Family Care. Miscarriage and menopause policies Wellbeing - private medical insurance, Bike2Work scheme, health and fitness subsidy, holiday exchange and an Employee Assistance Programme Community paid volunteering leave and Give As You Earn scheme. Vibrant CSR and engagement forums and fundraising for our charity partners Development a suite of opportunities to build the skills you need to excel in your role If you're excited about becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you!
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Skill Band: Front Office Location: London Type: FTC Date Posted: 9 Jan 2026 Director, FIC Structuring About the job ICBCS Global Markets offers sales, structuring and trading expertise to our clients across a range of products, with particular strengths in Emerging Markets. Global Markets comprises of two core divisions, namely Commodities and Fixed Income and Currencies (FIC). The Commodities business provides trading, sales, working capital solutions and structuring expertise through its Metals and Energy teams. The division's expertise extends to the management and financing of physical commodity inventories across these asset classes. The FIC Division offers a comprehensive set of foreign exchange, interest rates, credit, money markets, capital markets and structured financing products. It is subdivided into two business areas: FX Rates & Credit comprising Local Markets Trading & Strategy, Credit Trading, Treasury Markets and Investor Sales teams FIC Origination, Structured Solutions and DCM comprising FIC Origination Teams; Structured Solutions Trading, namely Collateralised Financing (Collateral Trading, Structured Derivatives and XVA), Structured Financing, and QAD; and Debt Capital Markets. Our clients include Financial Institutions, Corporations, Governments and Institutional Investors around the world. What you'll be doing High Level - team member within FIC Structuring working with the FIC origination teams and trading businesses to deliver structured FIC solutions to our global client base. Focus capital, balance sheet and regulatory liquidity optimisation strategies for ICBCS and its clients. The role will be a Certified Person under the Senior Manager and Certified Person Regime and will be expected to comply with the regulatory conduct rules under the regime You'll be responsible for: Proactively working with,FIC global origination teams including the Americas and Asia to develop new products & solutions, to lead to executed transactions, to fulfil client needs and meet bank business objectives. Specific focus on client capital, balance sheet and regulatory liquidity optimising transactions. ICBCS Finance, Treasury and Global Markets teams to develop and execute transactions which increase the bank's capital, balance sheet and regulatory liquidity efficiency. Execution & Process Partner with FIC Trading and Origination to structure and execute transactions which optimise balance sheet, regulatory liquidity and capital consumption of ICBCS and its clients. Ensure all internal approvals are received including credit, legal, finance and compliance and all relevant committees (TAC, NPSTAC, CRMC, Credit Committee and Exco/Board if applicable). Work with Origination to obtain authorisation for transactions via the TAC process. Work with Trading to obtain authorisation for New Products via the NPP/NPSTAC process. Maintain deal files for Structured Transactions and transaction term sheets and/or descriptions if required. Minimise and monitor operational risk incidents, internal and external transaction audits. Work with relevant support functions to engage with external counsel or advisors supporting a transaction. Conduct Maintain an awareness of and comply with all Anti Money Laundering laws, regulations, policies and procedures relevant to ICBC Standard Bank Uphold the Values of the firm Escalate all significant Regulatory / Compliance issues immediately through appropriate channels Responsible for ensuring all mandatory training is completed Operates within the terms of the SLAs with Standard Bank Group and MOUs with ICBC Group What you'll need to be successful We're looking for the following skills and experience. If you don't have all of these but think you could be a good fit for the role, get in touch Proven experience in developing and executing capital, balance sheet and regulatory liquidity optimising transactions with a proven ability to consistently produce to targets. Strong technical expertise on transactions which increase capital, balance sheet and regulatory liquidity efficiency for banks and their clients. Strong understanding of Regulatory environment and working within these parameters. Understanding of PRA and FCA rules and regulations Understanding of capital, risk and control Banking and Legal knowledge Strong technical expertise across GM products offered by us (Foreign Exchange, Credit, Interest Rate and Equities collateral). Strong derivative and hedging knowledge within an EM context Strong credit structuring and documentation expertise Understanding of IFRS and International Taxation Finance / budget management Why should you join us? ICBC Standard Bank Plc (ICBCS) is a leading financial markets and commodities bank, driven to deliver the right outcomes for our stakeholders, clients, counterparties and markets. We benefit from a unique Chinese and African parentage and an unrivalled global network and expertise. We're headquartered in London, with operations in Shanghai, Singapore and New York. We're a diverse and close-knit global team. We put people first, giving talented, self-driven professionals the flexibility, rewards and freedom to grow their expertise and realise their potential. Our vison statement, "Be Yourself, Succeed Together" underpins our drive for an open and transparent culture which values difference, enabling everyone to thrive whilst being themselves. We have an active E, D&I forum and we're growing other employee network groups, including for women and neurodiversity. We're committed to the principle of equal opportunities. All applicants will be treated equally and will be considered on their merits and skills without discrimination. What's in it for you? Financial market-based pay based on skills and experience, discretionary annual bonus, pension contribution 10% (employee contribution 5%), travel insurance, life assurance and income replacement insurance Hybrid working the option to work remotely up to two days per week, depending on the role Family - 6 months fully paid maternity leave and enhanced shared parental leave. Coaching for family leave returners and access to emergency care via My Family Care. Miscarriage and menopause policies Wellbeing - private medical insurance, Bike2Work scheme, health and fitness subsidy, holiday exchange and an Employee Assistance Programme Community paid volunteering leave and Give As You Earn scheme. Vibrant CSR and engagement forums and fundraising for our charity partners Development a suite of opportunities to build the skills you need to excel in your role If you're excited about becoming part of our team, get in touch. We'd love to hear from you!
