Senior Legal Counsel, Lime

About the Role

We’re looking for someone ambitious, quick-thinking and pragmatic who is able to counsel on a broad range of legal topics concerning the company - this will range from administrative and public law issues, litigation, including managing personal injury claims, to familiarity with data sharing & commercial contracts.

What You'll Do

Legal Counsel for the United Kingdom and Ireland

[Employer hidden] are looking for an outstanding lawyer in London to join our fast-growing Markets & Revenue legal team as Legal Counsel for the United Kingdom and Ireland.

[Employer hidden] is at an exciting inflection point as we scale rapidly toward our next stage of growth. As we grow, we are transitioning to a more structured, high-performing organization and need someone who thrives in this evolution. This role will offer you a high-impact leadership position with the opportunity to shape legal strategy and execution in support of some of [Employer hidden]'s fastest growing markets. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact as we build the foundation for long-term success.

Advise on a broad range of legal matters across the UK and Ireland, including:

• City contract negotiation and public procurement
• Regulatory compliance
• Administrative and public law
• Commercial and consumer law
• Insurance and civil liability
• Commercial litigation, including management of personal injury claims

Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day legal matters across UK and Ireland operations.

Partner closely with the General Manager, Operations and Government Relations teams to support business objectives while managing risk.

Provide practical, commercially focused advice that balances legal, reputational, regulatory, and operational considerations.

Lead and manage relationships with external counsel as needed.

Anticipate legal risks and implement processes and systems to mitigate exposure.

Who You Are

• You will have 6+ years of experience working on these types of matters either in an in-house or private practice environment
• Qualified solicitor with the ability to practice law in the UK
• 6+ years’ post-qualification experience (PQE) in private practice and/or in-house
• Experience advising international or multi-jurisdictional businesses
• Strong background in commercial litigation, ideally including personal injury claims
• Proven ability to operate autonomously and manage complex, fast-moving matters
• Commercially pragmatic, solutions-oriented, and comfortable advising senior stakeholders
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills
• High professional integrity and sound judgment
• Comfortable operating under pressure in a scaling, evolving organisation

If you want to make an impact, [Employer hidden] is the place for you. Not sure if you meet all the qualifications? If this role excites you we encourage you to apply

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