Senior Legal Counsel

New opportunity with a growing UK services business in Bedfordshire

Role

: Senior Legal Counsel

Salary

: £75k \+ 10% Bonus

Hybrid Working - 1/2 Office Days

In this position, you will work closely with stakeholders across the organisation, helping them navigate legal and regulatory requirements with confidence. You will take ownership of a broad range of legal matters, from complex contract negotiations to risk management and governance, operating with a high degree of autonomy.

This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a senior legal position where you can influence how legal support is delivered across a growing organisation. You’ll play a central role in shaping processes, supporting key decisions and helping the business operate with confidence.

Role

Working closely with the Director of Legal, you'll provide support across a number of key business areas. A flavour:

• Prepare, review and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements, including service contracts, frameworks, partnership agreements and confidentiality agreements
• Identify potential legal risks and provide balanced, practical solutions to manage them
• Support internal teams with understanding contractual obligations and reducing exposure to disputes
• Contribute to tenders, bids and proposals to ensure submissions are compliant and competitive
• Assist in strengthening governance structures and supporting board-level processes where required
• Develop and refine internal legal policies, procedures and compliance frameworks
• Work collaboratively with teams including Procurement, Finance, Sales and Operations

You

A background in service led industry such as outsourcing is desirable but not essential

• UK Qualified Commercial Solicitor, CILEX or Legal Contracts Manager with a minimum of 5 years experience
• Experience of drafting and negotiating commercial contracts
• Confident working independently and managing multiple priorities effectively
• Practical and commercially aware, with the ability to balance legal considerations with business needs
• Excellent communication skills, able to explain legal matters in a straightforward and accessible way
• Experience working with and advising senior stakeholders

Get in touch with Nick Barrass to discuss further details