Aylesbury
Legal Counsel UK&I 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 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.