Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel

Hybrid | South Wales| Competitive Salary + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join a fast-growing international business operating within the compliance, sustainability and risk management space.

Backed by private equity investment, the organisation has experienced significant growth through acquisition and continues to expand its global footprint across the UK and North America. The business supports organisations operating in highly regulated and complex industries, providing a broad range of compliance-led and advisory solutions.

This role offers the opportunity to join a collaborative in-house legal and compliance function within a business undergoing continued transformation and growth.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the General Counsel, you will provide commercially focused legal advice across a diverse group of businesses, partnering closely with stakeholders across multiple functions and brands.

The role is primarily UK-focused, although there may be opportunities to gain exposure to international legal matters over time, particularly in North America.

This is an ideal opportunity for a lawyer looking to broaden their in-house experience within a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Advising the wider business on a broad range of commercial legal matters
• Drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements, supplier contracts and NDAs
• Supporting stakeholders across multiple business units and functions
• Assisting with company secretarial and corporate governance matters across the group structure
• Supporting on data protection and privacy-related matters
• Assisting with intellectual property, trademarks and brand protection issues
• Managing ad hoc legal queries and supporting wider business projects
• Liaising with external counsel where specialist support is required
• Providing pragmatic, solutions-focused legal guidance to minimise commercial risk

About You

• Qualified Solicitor in England & Wales
• Ideally 2-4 years' PQE, although applications outside of this range will also be considered
• Strong background in commercial contracts and general commercial law
• Excellent drafting and negotiation skills
• Able to provide practical, business-focused legal advice
• Comfortable building relationships with stakeholders across all levels of the business
• Organised, adaptable and able to manage competing priorities
• Prior in-house experience is beneficial but not essential

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to join a growing private equity-backed international business
• Broad commercial role with excellent exposure across the organisation
• Supportive and collaborative legal team
• Opportunity for longer-term international exposure
• Hybrid working environment with flexibility
• Modern office environment with on-site parking
• Strong benefits package and long-term development opportunities

Package & Benefits

• Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days in office)
• Enhanced annual leave
• Pension contribution
• Healthcare cash plan
• Life assurance
• Learning & development support
• Additional wellbeing and lifestyle benefits

Are you up to the challenge?

If you're a Solicitor ready to make that step in to a great in house role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today or get in touch to find out more. All enquiries will be handled in the strictest confidence by Yolk Recruitment. If you are looking to pursue the next step in your career with a highly regarded law firm, we encourage you to apply by contacting Nicole Smith on (phone number removed) or alternatively send your CV Yolk Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and embraces diversity in our workforce.

We employ the best people for the job at hand and actively encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, sexual orientation, disability, educational background, parental status, gender identity or any other protected characteristic. We champion and celebrate diversity at Yolk allowing our team to bring their whole selves to work.

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.