Legal Counsel

Legal Counsel UK&I

The information below covers the role requirements, expected candidate experience, and accompanying qualifications.

Looking for a role where your legal expertise genuinely shapes business strategy? This is a standout opportunity for a sharp, commercially minded Legal Counsel to become the go‑to legal partner for a major UK&I business within a global group.

Based in Reading and/or Aylesbury (4 days in the office), you’ll work closely with senior leadership and play a pivotal role in driving strategic, commercial, and operational decisions across the region.

This is ideal for a hands-on individual who is used to a high‑visibility, high‑impact role where your legal insight directly influences strategy, operations, and growth across the UK&I region.

What You’ll Own:

• Be the primary legal advisor for all UK&I commercials and operations
• Lead on commercial contracting, especially sale & supply agreements
• Manage pre‑ and post‑dispute matters, working with internal teams and external counsel
• Deliver compliance guidance & training across competition law, data protection, anti‑bribery and more
• Provide broad corporate, commercial, real estate, employment, and IP advice
• Support strategic initiatives including restructuring, acquisitions, and divestitures
• Build strong relationships and influence key stakeholders at senior levels

What You Bring:

• UK‑qualified solicitor with 5+ years PQE
• Strong grounding in commercial or corporate law from a top firm or robust in‑house environment
• Excellent drafting, negotiation, and communication skills
• A proactive, solutions‑focused mindset xwzovoh with the confidence to advise senior leaders
• Ability to juggle multiple matters with sound commercial judgment
• A collaborative, curious, and relationship‑driven approach

Salary & Benefits:

The salary and benefits package will vary depending on experience and ranges from £100,000 to £140,000, plus bonus, private medical insurance, 25 days’ holiday, and a wide range of additional benefits.

If you are interested, please submit your CV.