General Counsel

Join a dynamic, high-profile organisation as its sole in-house lawyer, taking ownership of a broad legal remit spanning commercial contracts, employment, IP, property, regulatory matters, data protection and disputes. This is a rare opportunity to work at the heart of the business, partnering closely with senior stakeholders and playing an active role in commercial decision-making.

• A unique opportunity to join a fantastic organisation
• Join a leading entrepreneurial organisation in the West End.

The role of General Counsel will include the following responsibilities:

• Act as the sole in-house lawyer, taking ownership of legal matters across the business.
• Draft, review and negotiate a broad range of commercial contracts and agreements.
• Advise on employment, intellectual property, property and data protection matters.
• Manage regulatory, compliance and corporate governance requirements.
• Oversee disputes and litigation, working with external counsel where appropriate.
• Identify and manage legal and commercial risk, providing pragmatic, solutions-focused advice.
• Partner closely with senior management and stakeholders, supporting commercial decision-making across the organisation.

Suitable candidates for the role will have the following qualifications and experience:

• A qualified solicitor in the UK or similar jurisdiction.
• Proven experience operating in an in-house commercial setting.
• Strong experience in Commercial law is essential.
• Proven experience in providing high calibre, broad generalist support to stakeholders at all levels.
• Experience in supporting on areas such as Employment, Compliance and Governance matters would be beneficial.