Legal Counsel (UK)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 21 April 2026
LOCATION
Morley
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Legal
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SKILLS

UK commercial law Consumer law Data protection law Contract drafting Stakeholder management Legal risk management Compliance AML

FULL DESCRIPTION

As UK Legal Counsel, you’ll act as a trusted advisor across the business, supporting day-to-day legal matters while helping shape our legal framework as we scale. Reporting into our CEO, you’ll own UK legal compliance, contracts, and risk management, ensuring we operate confidently and responsibly.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide clear, practical legal advice across commercial, operational, and regulatory matters. - Draft, review, and negotiate contracts (suppliers, partners, customers). - Oversee compliance with UK laws including consumer rights, trading standards, and data protection (UK GDPR). - Manage legal risk, disputes, and external counsel where required. - Develop and maintain legal templates, policies, and frameworks. - Collaborate cross-functionally to support new initiatives, products, and market expansion. - Promote a culture of compliance, clarity, and accountability across the business.

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Qualified solicitor in England & Wales (or equivalent).
  • Experience in an in-house legal role or strong commercial exposure in private practice.
  • Strong knowledge of UK commercial, consumer, and data protection law.
  • Knowledge of AML and labour law.
  • Proven ability to balance legal risk with commercial outcomes.
  • Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
  • Highly organised, pragmatic, and solutions-focused.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, scaling environment.
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