Senior Legal Counsel (In-House) | Corporate & Commercial | Birmingham
One of our key clients is looking to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel into a broad 50% corporate / 50% commercial in-house role.
The position sits within a large, privately owned, entrepreneurial group with multi-billion-pound turnover and a strong acquisition track record. It’s a founder-led business that moves quickly, thinks commercially and backs bold decision-making.
This is a genuinely hands-on role where you’ll be:
- Running acquisitions
- Managing external counsel on larger transactions
- Leading commercial contract negotiations
- Advising on supplier and customer agreements
- Working closely with senior leadership in a fast-paced environment
They’re looking for a corporate-trained lawyer (6+ PQE) with:
- Strong private practice corporate foundations
- Solid in-house experience
- Proven commercial contracts exposure
- Confidence running transactions, not just supporting
It’s high exposure role working with a talented General Counsel and wider team. There is also genuine scope for progression and long-term growth as the business continues to expand and evolve.
The package is strong, with bonus and car allowance on top of base salary.
If you’re an ambitious in-house corporate/commercial lawyer who enjoys both deals and commercial contracting - and wants to operate in a decisive, entrepreneurial business - feel free to message me for a confidential conversation.