Legal Counsel - Commercial Solicitor
Experience: 4+ years PQE
Salary: Competitive + Benefits The Opportunity Our client is seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counsel to provide dedicated, on-site legal support across all areas of their business. You’ll play a key role in ensuring legal, commercial, and compliance objectives are met while working closely with senior management and various operational teams. This is a hands-on, varied position where no two days are the same — ideal for a commercially minded solicitor who enjoys working in a dynamic business environment. Key Responsibilities As Legal Counsel, you’ll:
- Draft, review, and negotiate contracts with suppliers and third parties to minimise risk and maximise commercial value.
- Support franchise operations, including preparing franchise agreements, managing breaches, and assisting with disputes.
- Advise on employment law matters, including template contracts, policy updates, and employee relations.
- Oversee data protection compliance, helping implement policies and responding to data subject access requests.
- Manage trademark and brand protection issues, drafting cease and desist letters and liaising with online platforms to remove infringing content.
- Provide guidance on risk management, insurance matters, and lease renewals or terminations.
- Broad commercial legal experience
- Strong commercial awareness and ability to balance legal risk with business needs.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with a collaborative approach.
- Join a high-profile, growing UK brand with real influence in its sector.
- Work closely with senior leadership and make a visible impact.
- Enjoy a broad and stimulating in-house role with exposure to commercial, compliance, and employment law.
Interested? For more information about this In-House Legal Counsel opportunity, contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal . If this role isn’t quite right but you know someone suitable, please get in touch — we offer a referral reward for successful recommendations.
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