Legal Counsel (Commercial and IT NQ - 2 PQE)

New Opportunity: Legal Counsel (NQ – 2 PQE)

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Arbuthnot Yon is working exclusively with a listed global business to appoint a Legal Counsel to join its large, well-established in-house legal team.

We are keen to hear from bright NQ–2 PQE lawyers with a strong teamwork ethos and a commercial background who are either:

• looking to make their first move in-house, or

• seeking to further develop their in-house careers.

We do not expect you to have significant experience, rather we are seeking a junior lawyer who has a grounding in commercial contracts and is keen to lean and develop in a supportive collaborative team.

The Role

Reporting to a Senior Legal Counsel, you will:

• Advise on, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts — from procurement through to customer-facing supply and outsourcing agreements

• Work on a significant stream of IT-related contracts within a rapidly evolving retail and technology landscape

• Support on broader legal matters including data privacy, third-party arrangements, and intra-group agreements

Why This Role? xwzovoh

This is an outstanding career development opportunity within a blue-chip organisation offering:

• Close support and mentoring from experienced lawyers

• Early responsibility and strong business exposure

• A friendly, collaborative, and relaxed team culture

• High levels of interaction with commercial teams and senior stakeholders

About You

You will be a confident NQ–2 PQE lawyer from a commercial background (private practice or in-house) who:

• Enjoys building relationships with business stakeholders

• Wants a genuinely commercial, business-facing role

• Is eager to grow within a supportive, high-quality legal team

To apply or for more info please contact:

Kate Mazzag:

OR

Victoria Moore:

Due to a high volume of applications, we will only respond to those we deem suitable for the role.

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