Senior Legal Counsel

Our client is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their team in Buckingham. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work across a diverse range of commercial agreements and employment law matters in a supportive, collaborative environment. The position is ideal for a professional looking to leverage their legal expertise and advisory skills in both commercial and non-contentious employment law. Candidates with a background in private practice or in-house settings are encouraged to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Commercial Agreements: Review, draft, and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts and agreements.
• Employment Law: Advise on non-contentious employment law matters, providing guidance to management and HR teams on employee relations, contracts, and employment policies to ensure compliance with relevant UK employment legislation.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams, fostering strong relationships to ensure legal strategies align with business goals.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Liaise with external partners, clients, and other stakeholders to ensure effective and collaborative legal support.

Requirements:

• UK-qualified Solicitor or Barrister with a minimum of 4 years PQE.
• Significant experience in drafting and negotiating a wide range of commercial agreements.
• Solid understanding of employment law, with experience advising on non-contentious employment matters.
• Background in franchising or litigation is advantageous but not required.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.

Salary/Benefits:

• Competitive base salary of £80,000 - £95,000 per annum (depending on experience) plus bonus and benefits.
• Predominately office-based role in a dynamic, growing company that values a positive work environment.
• Opportunity to work on diverse legal matters, with exposure to multiple areas of law and room for professional growth.