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Responsibilities\n Legal Counsel / Adviser - Employment Law (UK) \n Are you a employment lawyer with strong UK employment law experience, thinking about a move in-house or your next step in-house? If you’re looking for a role where you can get closer to the business, influence real decisions and work in a hybrid environment, we’d love to hear from you. This opportunity is based in either London or Manchester, and offers a mix of home and office working. \n Aon is in the business of better decisions \n At Aon, we shape decisions for the better to protect and enrich the lives of people around the world. \n As an organisation, we are united through trust as one inclusive team and we are passionate about helping our colleagues and clients succeed. \n What the day will look like \n You will partner closely with HR and business stakeholders, providing clear, practical advice across a wide range of UK employment law matters. Your work will span the full employee lifecycle, from recruitment and contracts through to complex employee relations issues, restructures and exits. \n You will advise on areas including redundancy, TUPE, disciplinary and grievance matters, restrictive covenants and Employment Tribunal claims, working with external counsel where needed. You will also support policy development, deliver training, and help embed best practice across the business. \n Alongside your UK focus, you may also gain exposure to wider EMEA matters, working as part of a well-connected global legal function. \n How this opportunity is different \n This is a chance to step into a highly visible role where your advice directly shapes business decisions. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders, giving you real breadth and variety in your day-to-day work. \n We offer a genuinely flexible and inclusive environment, where different backgrounds and career paths are valued. Whether you are coming from private practice or already in-house, you will be supported to grow your career and develop your skills in a commercial, people-focused setting. \n

\n Head of Legal | Northern Gritstone \n Manchester / Leeds (Hybrid) \n Ready to build a legal function from the ground up? Northern Gritstone is looking for its first in-house Head of Legal. \n I'm delighted to be working in partnership with Northern Gritstone to appoint its first Head of Legal - a unique opportunity to establish and shape the legal function within one of the UK's most exciting venture capital investors. \n Northern Gritstone was founded to unlock world-class innovation emerging from the universities of Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield, providing long-term investment to pioneering science and technology businesses. Backed by around £400 million of permanent capital, the business has built an impressive portfolio of more than 50 companies spanning deep tech, quantum, semiconductors, advanced materials and life sciences, and continues to expand its investment activity as it scales its portfolio and team. \n As the business enters its next phase of growth, it is creating its first dedicated in-house legal role. \n Reporting to the CFO, you'll lead on legal matters for early-stage investments, oversee external counsel on larger transactions, advise on Northern Gritstone's own corporate affairs and build the legal frameworks, precedents and processes that will support the business as it continues to grow. Working closely with the investment team and senior leadership, you'll play a key role in helping Northern Gritstone deploy capital efficiently while managing legal risk. Who we're looking for-\n We're interested in speaking with lawyers who have exposure to venture capital, whether you're already working in-house within an investment house or high-growth business, or you're currently in private practice advising venture capital investors, funds or growth-stage companies, this role offers the chance to become a strategic legal partner within a highly collaborative and entrepreneurial organisation. \n You’ll be commercially minded, enjoy taking ownership and be excited by the opportunity to build a legal function from the ground up. We expect this role will be best suited to a senior lawyer with at least 8 years’ PQE. \n #J-18808-Ljbffr

Be part of a university thats shaping the future !The University of Salford is one of the UKs leading industry-facing universities, with over 20,000 students from more than 130 countries. Our ambition is bold:By pioneering exceptional industry partnerships, we will lead the way in real-world experiences, preparing students for life.We are now seeking a talented and motivated Legal Counsel to join our Legal Services team at this exciting time.About the roleThis is a varied and rewarding in-house legal role, offering the opportunity to work across the full breadth of university activity. You will provide high-quality, pragmatic legal advice to colleagues across academic schools and professional services, supporting effective decision-making while managing legal risk.Acting as a key contact within the Legal Services team, you will independently handle a wide range of matters, escalating more complex or high-risk issues where appropriate.Key responsibilities will include :Provide expert legal advice across a broad range of areas, including commercial, corporate, and governance mattersDraft, review and negotiate a wide variety of contracts and agreements, including:Support the University in legal compliance and risk management, delivering clear, practical guidanceAdvise on when to engage external legal counsel and manage those relationships effectivelyPartnership and collaboration agreements, Joint ventures and franchise arrangements, International and apprenticeship-related agreementsWe are looking for a confident, collaborative legal professional who can provide practical, solution-focused advice in a complex and fast-paced environment, who has the following:Qualified solicitor (or equivalent) with a proven track record of post-qualification experienceStrong expertise in contract and commercial lawProven ability to build relationships and influence at all levelsHighly organised, with attention to detailCommitment to continuous professional developmentExperience working in the Higher Education or public sector would be an advantageExperience in dealing with complaints and litigation / dispute resolution would also be an advantageWhats in it for you?Gain exposure to a wide range of complex and interesting legal mattersExcellent pension schemeAn impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!Hybrid workingProfessional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potentialWellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym membershipsUoS are committed to safer recruitment practices. Successful candidates will be subject to checks by the Disclosure & Barring Service.This advert may close early depending on applicant numbers.JOB DESCRIPTIONTPBN1_UKTJ

Leading international professional services firm is looking for an experienced Employment Counsel to join their in-house legal team on a 9-12 month mat cover contract starting ASAP. FTC or day rate. Flexible on location - London, one of their regional offices or remote. Reporting to the General Counsel you will have a broad role covering both non-contentious and contentious employment work for the firm including: • UK employment tribunal claims and partnership-related litigation, • Providing commercially focused advice to management, the HR and senior stakeholders across the full employee lifecycle., • Drafting a wide range of partnership and employment documentation, including employment contracts, settlement agreements, consultancy agreements, secondment agreements and deeds of retirement., • Supporting on business-critical people projects, including TUPE transfers, restructures, reorganisations, redundancy programmes and outsourcing or insourcing arrangements., • Identifying, and mitigating employment legal risk across UK and international matters., • Instruction of external counsel You will be 8+ years PQE as a guide either from a law firm or similar in-house role within a professional services environment. Depth of technical knowledge across both employment litigation and advisory is key. For more information: Amanda Chard Head of Interim Legal Search Marsden amanda.chard@marsdengroup.com

What if you could earn more than a full-time General Counsel without the internal politics, fixed salary ceiling, or executive treadmill? We are helping experienced in-house lawyers in Manchester explore the fractional General Counsel business model. This is for senior lawyers who already advise founders, boards, executives, or leadership teams and are starting to wonder whether their skill set could become a high-value retained advisory practice of their own. Not a traditional employed role. Not a blind leap into business. A supported pathway into self-employment with structure, credibility, and business development support around you. What You’ll Receive • 100% of revenue paid directly to you, • Flexible contract structure, • Remote-first model, • Support to build a portfolio of retained clients, • A proven process to go from 1 retained client to 3+ over time Business Development Support from The SELL Life You receive: • Personalised strategy to position yourself as a retained strategic advisor, • Frameworks for packaging fractional GC services into monthly retainers, • Support to identify and approach the right client market, • Referral network of other self-employed lawyers, • Vendor discounts and member benefits that rival large firms, • Courses, templates, and playbooks for scaling a portfolio practice, • Live sessions to solve business development bottlenecks Who This Is For Senior in-house lawyers who: • Are already operating as strategic business partners, • Want more upside than a fixed executive salary, • Prefer influence over internal hierarchy, • Are confident advising founders, boards, executives, or business owners, • Want autonomy but do not want to build everything from scratch The Result Experienced counsel who move into fractional work can: • Replace or exceed their corporate salary, • Work across several growth-focused businesses, • Build long-term retained client relationships, • Create a practice that belongs entirely to them This is not a traditional role where we take a big % for introducing a client to you. It is an opportunity to explore whether your in-house legal experience could become your own high-value portfolio practice without any need for middlemen or secondment agencies. Next Step Apply confidentially.

MLA is working on an exciting interim opportunity with a VC-backed technology company that sits at the intersection of fitness, connected hardware, software, and digital experiences. With a passionate global user base and ambitious growth plans, they're looking for a Legal Counsel to step into a highly visible role. In this role, you will: • Lead all legal and compliance matters across a fast-paced international business, • Act as the trusted advisor to senior leadership, reporting directly into the Chief of Staff and working closely with the CEO, • Own a broad remit covering commercial contracts, hardware products, technology, IP, employment, compliance, governance, and strategic projects, • Support product development, supply chain, manufacturing, partnerships, and international expansion initiatives Requirements: • England & Wales qualified (or equivalent), • Ideally 7+ PQE with strong in-house experience, • Background supporting technology, consumer products, hardware, connected devices, or high-growth businesses, • Commercial, pragmatic, responsive, and happy to roll up your sleeves, • Remote within the UK.

MLA is working with a PE-backed global technology business that helps leading manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies and multinational organisations navigate complex regulatory, compliance and sustainability challenges through a market-leading data and software platform. Due to a current need within the legal team, they're looking to appoint an Interim UK Regional Counsel to support their UK and European operations. This is a broad, hands-on role where you'll: • Draft, negotiate and advise on a wide range of commercial agreements, including SaaS, licensing, supplier and sales contracts., • Partner with stakeholders across Sales, Finance and the wider business on day-to-day legal matters., • Support corporate governance, company secretarial and regional compliance activities., • Work closely with legal colleagues across Europe and the US in a highly collaborative environment., • Help drive efficiencies across contracting processes, templates and legal operations as the business continues to scale. What they're looking for: • England & Wales qualified lawyer, • Around 2-5 years' PQE, • Strong commercial contracts experience, • Prior in-house experience preferred, • Exposure to SaaS, technology, information services or subscription-based businesses would be highly advantageous., • Pragmatic, commercially minded and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment. 📍 Remote within the UK ✈️ Minimal travel (c.10%) 💼 Immediate start preferred If this role is of interest - apply for more information.

Leading UK based professional services firm is looking for a Senior Commercial Counsel to join their In-House legal team on a 12 month FTC basis starting ASAP.Hybrid/flexible working out of their London or regional offices.Reporting to the General Counsel you will have a broad remit covering:.Draft,

A leading UK financial services technology business is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its growing in-house legal team in Manchester, operating on a hybrid basis with 3 days per week in the office. This is a broad commercial role with a strong focus on SaaS, software, cloud and technology agreements, supporting a well-established client base across the financial services sector. Working closely with senior stakeholders, you will draft and negotiate high-value customer contracts, advise on data protection and regulatory matters, and act as a key commercial adviser to the business. Applications are welcomed from UK qualified solicitors with 5+ years’ PQE and significant experience handling complex technology and SaaS contracts. Candidates should possess a strong understanding of data protection law, commercial risk management and the regulatory landscape affecting technology providers operating within financial services. Exposure to AI contracting considerations and the ability to deliver practical, business-focused advice will be highly beneficial. Strong communication skills and the ability to manage competing priorities are essential. The position offers a competitive package alongside an excellent benefits offering, flexible hybrid working and a progressive, supportive culture. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded lawyer looking to take on a visible role within an innovative and fast-growing technology business.

Aon in the UK is seeking an employment lawyer with strong UK employment law experience to move in-house or advance your in-house career. You will partner with HR and business leaders, delivering practical, commercial advice across the full employee lifecycle, including redundancy, TUPE, and complex

The role is ideally suited to someone near Manchester with a hybrid working approach; you will handle UK and #J-18808-Ljbffr.

Legal Counsel / Adviser - Employment Law (UK) Are you employment lawyer with strong UK employment law experience, thinking about a move in-house or your next step in-house? If you’re looking for a role where you can get closer to the business, influence real decisions and work in a hybrid environm

DWF Law LLP seeks an experienced Senior In-House Lawyer for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Birmingham. The position involves drafting and negotiating various agreements and advising senior stakeholders to manage legal risks effectively. The ideal candidate will have significant in-house experienc

A leading financial services company is looking for a talented Legal Counsel with 2-4 years of PQE to join its dynamic in-house legal team in Manchester. This role requires strong English contract law knowledge and involves drafting contracts, providing legal advice, and supporting strategic initiat

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd is seeking a Legal Counsel to join a growing, highly regulated infrastructure business delivering energy projects in the UK. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will gain exposure to commercial, regulatory and project-related matters while collaborating with senior s

Northern Gritstone is hiring its first Head of Legal to build and lead the in-house function from the ground up.Based in Manchester/Leeds, this hybrid role reports to the CFO and will shape legal strategy for early-stage investments, manage external counsel on big transactions, and drive corporate g

An international organization in the UK is seeking a seasoned construction contracts lawyer. This position offers genuine flexibility and the chance to support key stakeholders and internal clients in high-quality construction and commercial matters. The role promotes a collaborative environment wit

Are you a construction contracts lawyer looking for something different? This is a rare opportunity to join an international organisation and support key stakeholders while enjoying genuine flexibility and balance. You’ll work on high quality (non-contentious) construction and commercial matters, with the support of an experienced, knowledgeable and friendly UK legal team. • Support a group of major UK internal clients, • Direct exposure to senior legal and business leaders, • Mix of construction, commercial and project‑based work, • Flexible working (start/finish times), • Strong training, mentoring and career development, • A low turnover and friendly internal legal team, • UK‑qualified Solicitor, c. 2 to 4 PQE+, • Strong construction law experience (NEC4, JCT, infrastructure projects, bespoke contracts, professional appointments), • Commercial mindset and confident communicator, • Organised, pragmatic and able to manage competing demands Apply via the advert or contact Sam Fryer (sam.fryer@lhh.com or 07703 355 559) to find out more. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Building and maintaining strong relationships with internal stakeholders and business partners. Assisting in the management of other areas including disputes, employment, approving marketing materials, IP and IT. Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, take initiative a

A global leader in healthcare technology is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join its high-performing legal team. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across clinical, regulatory, R&D, and commercial functions, advising on legal risk while enabling the business to achieve i

Identifying data issues and ability to negotiate terms relating to the processing of data in commercial agreements to ensure Telehouse’s compliance with relevant data legislation. Provision of robust, clear and commercially focused legal advice specifically focusing on areas that would otherwise b

A leading legal recruitment firm in the United Kingdom is seeking a Junior Legal Counsel to join their dynamic legal team. The ideal candidate will have NQ–2PQE experience, preferably in the FMCG sector, and will be involved in drafting contracts, advising on legal issues, and supporting various l

The role involves supporting procurement, technology, and sales teams, managing regulatory compliance, and working with external counsel where needed. Page Personnel is seeking an experienced In-house Commercial Lawyer in London for a fixed-term contract. Hybrid working and immediate start offered.

A growing logistics firm in the UK is looking for a Junior Legal Counsel to join their expanding in-house legal team. This role involves assisting with contract drafting and negotiation, providing legal advice for leadership, and supporting dispute resolution. The ideal candidate is a recently quali

G2 Legal Limited is seeking a Corporate Lawyer (2–6 years PQE) to join its in-house legal team in Brighton. This role offers exposure to the full private equity investment lifecycle, working closely with dealmakers on M&A transactions. The firm provides a competitive salary, bonus, and opportuniti

A leading organisation in Northamptonshire is seeking an In-House Legal Counsel specializing in non-contentious construction contracts. The ideal candidate should be a qualified UK solicitor or barrister with experience in drafting and negotiating construction contracts. Join a supportive and inclus

The role focuses on corporate governance, commercial contracts, equity planning, and regulatory compliance, with international expansion responsibilities in a fast-moving, high-impact environment. Hypervision Surgical Ltd, a UK medtech startup, seeks an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to build and

Taylor Root represents a venture-backed medical technology company seeking an exceptional Senior Legal Counsel to join as the first in-house lawyer, reporting to the CEO and working with the Board on strategic legal foundations. You will shape the legal function, partner with leadership on growth in

Fry & Brown, a respected investment management business, is seeking a senior in-house lawyer to join its legal team in London. You will work closely with the General Counsel and senior leadership to provide pragmatic, commercially focused advice on strategic initiatives, funds and investment managem

This role would suit either a lawyer currently in private practice looking to transition into an in-house legal role within a leading law firm, or an experienced in-house legal or compliance professional seeking a broader advisory position. Our client, a leading international law firm, is seeking an

You will join a collaborative, high-performing team, shaping internal policies and mentoring trainees. AtkinsRéalis seeks a Senior Legal Counsel to join the UK & Ireland Legal Team, supporting Markets such as Buildings & Places, Transport, and Power. The role focuses on providing commercially astut

Birchrose Associates client, a leading international law firm, seeks an In-House Lawyer to join its General Counsel team on a permanent basis in London. This role suits a lawyer transitioning from private practice or an experienced in-house professional seeking broader advisory exposure within a lea

You will own licensing, IP strategy, data privacy, and vendor contracts, collaborating with Sales, Operations, Finance, Product, and Engineering, in a fast‑paced startup environment. Ultralytics in London is hiring its first in‑house lawyer to build a legal function from scratch, shaping AGPL‑

Jameson Legal is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its pensions-focused in-house team in the UK. The ideal candidate is a solicitor with 8+ years PQE in pensions, comfortable in-house or private practice, and strong communication skills to coordinate across. The role reports to the General Coun

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading financial services business in a leadership role, combining people management with strategic legal advisory work in support of a growing retail banking platform. Supporting digital marketing initiatives across multiple channels, including soc

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an ambitious lawyer for an in-house counsel position in the Cayman Islands. This is a rare opportunity that includes a competitive tax-free salary up to US$240k (equivalent to c. The ideal candidate will be a qualified lawyer with at least 5 years of post-qual

Appleby Brown Search is seeking an experienced In-House Investment Management Funds Lawyer to join a leading manager in London. You will report to the General Counsel and oversee funds-related matters across the UK, Europe, and US, ensuring governance and regulatory compliance in multiple regions, a

I'm currently working with a leading international commodities business seeking to appoint a Senior Legal Counsel to join its London Trading Legal team. The priority is finding a lawyer with a strong grounding in physical commodity trading and the commercial mindset to thrive in a fast-paced busines

You will implement policies, guide risk-taking, and help drive expansion while maintaining robust legal operations and a proactive, collaborative team culture. Black Sheep Coffee in London SE1 seeks a General Counsel on a 12-month FTC to lead our legal function during a growth phase. You will provid

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment is supporting a leading international commodities business seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join its London Trading Legal team. You will advise on physical commodity transactions, trading agreements, sourcing, shipping and day-to-day legal issues across the g

BCL Legal In-House is seeking an interim Senior Legal Counsel to join our client's in-house team for a 14-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the General Counsel, you will draft and negotiate a broad range of agreements, develop precedents, and help shape governance, while enjoying hybrid workin

Heriot Brown In-House Legal Recruitment is seeking a lawyer for a unique in-house role supporting a major UK infrastructure and energy project. Flexible working arrangements are available for the right individual. This position involves governance, incident response, and requires strong stakeholder

A leading global reinsurer is seeking an Assistant General Counsel to support their Group legal function and local entities. This full-time role involves overseeing corporate governance, managing a team of lawyers, and leading group-wide projects. Ideal candidates will have over 8 years of experienc

Senior Commercial Lawyer (8+ PQE) in Manchester with hybrid working available is sought to join our established legal team. As Assistant General Counsel, you will draft, review and negotiate complex agreements, support growth initiatives, supervise external advisers and mentor junior lawyers while d

As Assistant General Counsel, you will play a key role in advising the business on a wide range of commercial matters, helping teams achieve their objectives while managing legal risk and delivering practical solutions. Support business growth initiatives and new opportunities in existing and emergi