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Location: Southampton Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm) \n Keoghs is looking to appoint an Assistant Lawyer to join our Complex Injury Claims Team in Southampton. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to develop your technical and strategic legal skills while working on high-value, multi-track and catastrophic injury claims alongside an experienced Lead Lawyer. \n If you’re passionate about complex litigation, thrive on detailed analysis and want exposure to market-leading work with major insurer clients, this role will give you the challenge, support and progression you’re looking for. \n #INDUKI \n Key Responsibilities \n As an Assistant Lawyer, you’ll play a key role in progressing complex and high-value injury claims from instruction through to resolution. Working closely with a Lead Lawyer, you’ll gain hands-on experience with cases involving brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputations and fatal claims, across EL, PL and RTA matters. \n Your work will be supervised, with clear feedback and coaching, giving you real scope to develop your expertise in indemnity, liability, quantum and causation within a collaborative and high-performing team. \n You’ll also work directly with sophisticated insurer clients and senior claims handlers, building trusted relationships and contributing to Keoghs’ wider profile in the market. \n What you’ll be doing \n\n • Supporting the Lead Lawyer on a caseload of complex, high-value and catastrophic injury claims\n, • Managing claims from receipt of instruction to settlement or trial\n, • Analysing complex liability and quantum evidence, including large volumes of medical records\n, • Preparing chronologies, identifying anomalies and highlighting key issues\n, • Assisting with valuation of claims, including use of the Ogden Tables\n, • Drafting high-quality technical advice on indemnity, liability, quantum, causation and strategy\n, • Interviewing witnesses and drafting statements\n, • Drafting pleadings and applications\n, • Instructing counsel and attending conferences, JSMs, mediations and trials\n, • Liaising confidently with insurer clients, insured parties, experts and other stakeholders\n, • Delegating tasks to and supporting the development of Legal Assistants and Paralegals\n, • Maintaining accurate case management and MI in line with client requirements\n\n What we’re looking for \n Overall, you’ll be positive, confident and enthusiastic, with the judgement to know when to take initiative and when to seek guidance. Just as importantly, you’ll be a strong team player with excellent client-care skills and a calm, professional approach. \n In addition you'll: \n\n • Be a qualified solicitor with a genuine interest in complex injury and litigation\n, • Have experience assisting on claims involving indemnity, liability and quantum\n, • Have strong analytical and critical thinking skills, particularly around quantum\n, • Have excellent attention to detail and ability to handle complex evidence\n, • Be confident in written and verbal communication skills, including telephone advocacy\n, • Have a sound understanding of litigation process, case law and court rules\n, • Be able to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines under pressure\n\n Desirable: \n\n • Experience with complex medical issues or catastrophic injury claims\n, • Experience using the Ogden Tables\n, • Exposure to high-value multi-track claims\n\n Why join Us? \n At Keoghs, our people are at the heart of our success. We’re proud of our collaborative culture and commitment to developing talent at every level. \n Our values define how we work: \n\n • We are connected\n, • We are dynamic\n, • We are innovative\n, • We succeed together\n\n You’ll be joining a supportive, high-performing team where quality, learning and innovation are genuinely valued. \n Interested? \n If you’re looking to build a long-term career in complex injury claims with a firm that will invest in your development, we’d love to hear from you. \n Apply now and take the next step with Keoghs. \n \n Job Benefits \n\n • Hybrid working (minimum 1 day per week in office)\n, • Private medical insurance\n, • Permanent health insurance\n, • Critical illness cover\n, • Health Care Cash Plan\n, • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays \n \n, • rising to 26 days after 5 years\n, • rising to 27 days after 10 years\n, • option to buy/sell up to 3 days\n \n, • Employer pension contribution\n, • Death in service cover\n, • Cycle to Work Scheme\n, • Tech Scheme\n, • Season Ticket Loan\n, • GymFlex membership\n\n \n

Responsibilities include DPIAs/PIAs, incident response, privacy training, and advising product teams on privacy impact, data governance, and data sharing. Placements24 is seeking a Lead Data Privacy Counsel to join a globally distributed legal team in a fully remote capacity. This senior role will d

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 Southampton 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. • 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 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 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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Senior Legal Counsel – Projects & Contracts Location: Farnborough – Hybrid Salary: £120,000–£135,000 + 10% annual bonus Anticipated start: April 2027 H9 Technical Recruitment is supporting an international engineering and green‑energy organisation with the appointment of a Senior Legal Counsel to its UK-based Legal and Contract Management team. This is a senior, commercially focused position supporting major infrastructure and energy projects across multiple international markets. You will advise senior stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle, from tendering and contract negotiation through to execution, claims and dispute resolution. The position would suit an experienced in‑house lawyer or private‑practice specialist who understands the commercial and legal complexities associated with major engineering, construction, power‑generation or infrastructure projects. • Advising senior business leaders on legal and contractual risks arising from international projects and commercial transactions, • Structuring, drafting and negotiating complex agreements with customers, suppliers, sponsors, lenders and project partners, • Supporting major project tenders, contract execution and long‑term service or O&M arrangements, • Developing and implementing strategies for high‑value claims and disputes across multiple jurisdictions, • Advising on joint ventures and other strategic commercial arrangements, • Providing practical guidance on governance, regulatory and compliance matters, • Supporting investigations and delivering compliance or legal training where required, • Providing legal leadership and guidance to Contract Managers working across sales and project execution, • A law degree and strong professional legal background; admission to a recognised Bar or legal jurisdiction would be advantageous, • At least five years’ relevant experience gained within an international law firm, major engineering group or global project‑based organisation, • Strong experience within infrastructure, energy, power generation, waste management, industrial construction or another major‑project environment, • Demonstrable experience drafting and negotiating complex project agreements, • Exposure to project tendering, execution‑stage claims and dispute management, • Experience with O&M or long‑term service agreements would be particularly valuable, • Excellent commercial judgement and the confidence to advise senior international stakeholders, • Fluent English and the flexibility to travel internationally at short notice, • German language capability would be advantageous but is not essential, • Salary in the region of £120,000–£135,000, with potential flexibility for an exceptional candidate, • 10% annual target bonus, • Hybrid working from the Farnborough office, • Employer pension contribution of up to 10%, • Private medical and dental insurance, • Life assurance at four times salary, • Disability insurance, • 24 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, • The opportunity to work on complex international projects supporting the transition towards more sustainable energy and infrastructure All applications and initial conversations will be treated in the strictest confidence. #J-18808-Ljbffr

My client is a well known financial services firm operating across multiple jurisdictions and they are looking for a seasoned in house Lawyer to join them to work directly under the GC.The business is already well established but there is a lot of growth and change going on so there will be a lot of

W&P Partners Legal Recruitment is working with a leading international SaaS business to appoint a commercially focused UK Commercial Counsel to join its global Legal team. This is a high-impact opportunity for an experienced in-house lawyer to take ownership of commercial matters, lead strategic negotiations and work closely with senior stakeholders across a fast-paced technology business. You will have responsibility for a broad range of commercial and strategic legal matters, including: • Acting as the primary lawyer for UK and US commercial matters, • Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex SaaS, customer, vendor and partnership agreements, • Leading legal support on strategic commercial deals, • Providing practical advice on contractual, commercial and compliance risks, • Working cross-functionally with stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions and time zones, • Supporting the resolution of commercial disputes through negotiation or mediation, • Helping the business identify and manage legal risk while supporting continued growth The ideal candidate will have: • Qualification as a solicitor in England and Wales, or another common-law jurisdiction with eligibility to practise in the UK, • At least five years of relevant commercial legal experience, • Previous in-house experience within a technology or SaaS environment, • Strong experience negotiating complex commercial and technology agreements, • Excellent stakeholder management, communication and negotiation skills, • The ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities, • Experience within a fast-growth or start-up technology business would be particularly valuable, • Confidence using AI and other digital collaboration tools W&P Partners Legal Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our client is looking for a highly skilled In-House Counsel with a specialization in Contracts to join their dedicated legal team. This position operates on a fully remote basis, supporting a dynamic business environment headquartered near Randburg . You will be responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a high volume of commercial agreements, ensuring legal compliance and protecting the company's interests. This role offers a unique opportunity for a contract law expert to work independently, contribute significantly to business objectives, and enjoy the flexibility of a remote work arrangement. • Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts, including service agreements, supplier contracts, and licensing agreements., • Provide expert legal advice on contract interpretation, risk assessment, and dispute resolution., • Collaborate with business stakeholders to understand contract requirements and ensure alignment with company strategy., • Develop and maintain contract templates and playbooks to ensure consistency and efficiency., • Manage the contract lifecycle, from initiation to execution and renewal., • Admitted Attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience focused on contract law ., • Demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex commercial agreements., • Strong understanding of relevant commercial laws and regulatory requirements., • Excellent analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and risk mitigation., • Ability to manage a high workload and prioritize effectively in a remote setting., • Competitive salary commensurate with experience and expertise., • Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and retirement contributions., • Significant opportunities for professional growth and skill development., • A fully remote work structure, promoting excellent work-life integration., • Involvement in key commercial negotiations and strategic business decisions. #J-18808-Ljbffr

H9 Technical Recruitment is supporting an international engineering and green-energy organisation with the appointment of a Senior Legal Counsel to its UK-based Legal and Contract Management team. This senior role supports major infrastructure and energy projects across international markets, advising senior stakeholders from tendering and contract negotiation through execution, claims and dispute resolution. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Barclay Simpson is seeking a seasoned in-house lawyer to join a prominent UK financial services firm, reporting to the General Counsel. The role focuses on corporate restructuring, commercial IT transformation, regulatory matters, and disputes, with exposure to multi-jurisdictional work. The successful candidate will provide strategic legal support across the team, manage key internal relationships, and take ownership of multiple projects while maintaining flexibility to visit the South East #J-18808-Ljbffr

Our client is one of the UK's largest and fastest-growing Claimant Law Firms,combining a nationwide legal practice with a rapidly growing in-house Chambers. With a substantial volume of high-quality work, the organisation continues to expand rapidly and is committed to building one of the country's leading employed Bar practices. As part of their clear and achievable growth strategy, we have been instructed to recruit Barristers at all levels of Call to join this expanding team at a pivotal stage and contribute to its continued development. This is an outstanding opportunity for ambitious Counsel seeking the security and benefits of employed practice, whilst continuing to undertake varied and challenging advocacy, advisory and drafting work. There is an exceptional and consistent flow of instructions covering the full spectrum of litigation, including Small Claims, Fast Track, Multi-Track, CCMCs, interlocutory applications, conferences, pleadings and advisory work. We are keen to hear from Barristers with experience in one or more of the following: • Personal Injury, • Clinical Negligence, • Employers' Liability, • Public Liability, • Occupiers' Liability, • Road Traffic Accidents, • Civil Liberties, • Prison Law The successful candidates will be supported by an outstanding clerking team, led by a highly experienced ChiefClerk. They make significant efforts to ensure that workloads remain manageable within core working hours, with preparation time diarised appropriately. Whilst nationwide travel is required, this is carefully managed to ensure a healthy balance with home/office working. Reasonable travel and subsistence expenses will be borne by the business, as will the cost of renewing your practising certificate. Separate professional indemnity insurance is not required. You will be fully supported within Chambers by a collegiate and approachable team of barristers who are encouraging of open discussion of legal issues and ideas. You will receive mentoring from an experienced barrister, have access to comprehensive training materials and legal resources, and be provided with IT equipment and support. Clear policies are in place to ensure that instructions and papers are received in a timely and organised fashion. We are seeking candidates who are motivated to contribute to the continued growth of Chambers while developing their own practice. Candidates must hold a current Practising Certificate. Barristers of all levels of Call will be considered. The Opportunity Successful applicants will benefit from generous salary packages in line with independent practice, and; • Outstanding practice management team, led by a highly regarded Chief Clerk, • Structured career progression, training and partnership opportunities, • Nationwide practice with high-quality, continuous instructions, • Excellent work-life balance with preparation time built into working schedules, • Paid annual leave and sickness entitlement, • Company Pension and Salary sacrifice pension, • All travel and accommodation expenses covered, • Salary sacrifice Electric Vehicle, • Hybrid and genuinely flexible working, • Full IT equipment provided, • NO Chambers Contributions / Rent / Clerks Fees This represents an excellent opportunity for self-employed Barristers considering employed practice or employed Counsel looking to join one of the UK's most ambitious and progressive legal organisations. Our client is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to diversity amongst its staff and members. We welcome applications from women, minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and LGBT+ candidates, as well as those from other groups which are underrepresented in the legal sector #J-18808-Ljbffr

Admitted Attorney with 5+ years in contract law, and demonstrated expertise in drafting and negotiating complex agreements, are required. Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled In-House Counsel (Contracts) to join the legal team. This fully remote role supports a dynamic business environment headq

In-House Lawyer - Legal & Regulatory Counsel. Respond to day-to-day legal and regulatory queries from partners, lawyers and business services teams. Collaborate with risk lawyers, partners and business services leaders to share best practice and address emerging regulatory and compliance issues.

You will report to Monzo’s Director of Legal Payments & Business Banking, be part of the Legal and Board Governance Collective, and work with a team of product lawyers to give first rate legal advice and support to Monzo’s Product Collective, including areas like business banking and merchant pa

Legal Counsel or Senior Legal Counsel. Working closely with senior legal leadership, you will act as a trusted advisor to the business, providing practical legal support across a diverse range of matters. Managing external legal advisers where required.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an In-house Corporate Counsel to join a rapidly growing legal team within a leading international environmental consultancy. As Corporate Counsel, you will be:. Advising senior business leaders on corporate legal matters and strategic growth initiatives.

Interested? For more information about this Commercial Solicitor / Legal Counsel opportunity in Lincolnshire contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal. An opportunity has arisen for a Commercial Solicitor / Legal Counsel to join a growing business based in Lincolnshire. Enjoys working closely with non-leg

Legal Counsel EMEALocation: UK | Remote or HybridFunction: LegalReports to: VP Group General CounselHelp Shape the Future of Mobility, Retail and EnergyAt Vontier, we're helping businesses and communities navigate the future of mobility. We're looking for a commercially minded Legal Counsel to join

Michael Page Legal is recruiting for an Interim Senior Legal Counsel to join a Lincolnshire-based, innovative clean-energy technology business on a fully remote basis. You will handle a broad portfolio of commercial contracts and provide pragmatic in-house legal support across the organisation.

Additionally, you will provide legal training, empower team members to manage day-to-day legal tasks, and support the legal leadership in executing strategic priorities and continuous improvement efforts. While focused on the EMEA region, you will also support legal initiatives in AMER, contributing

Fasanara Capital seeks a mid-level lawyer with experience in structured finance, investment banks or asset managers to provide expert legal support across securitisation, asset-backed lending, trade finance and fintech lending.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an Interim Senior Legal Counsel to join the legal team of an innovative clean-energy technology business based in Lincolnshire, working on a fully remote basis. The Interim Senior Legal Counsel will be:. The Interim Senior Legal Counsel should be:.

Join Glassbox's global legal team as our US Commercial Counsel, where you will partner closely with business leaders to negotiate strategic commercial agreements, provide practical legal advice, and help drive business growth in a fast-paced SaaS environment. Work directly with the business, serving

In-House Legal Counsel (2-5 PQE). Legal Counsel or Commercial Lawyer (2-5 PQE). This position sits within a friendly, collaborative legal team, known for its supportive culture, excellent development opportunities and high-performing environment.

The Senior Legal Counsel for OSI EMEA will work closely with other in-house counsel, compliance and business managers, primarily focusing on projects in the Middle East while also supporting the broader EMEA and CIS regions. Senior Legal Counsel EMEA - Arabic Speaking. Instruct and manage outside co

The Senior Legal Counsel is a senior member of the Legal team responsible for leading designated portfolios of legal work and providing expert, commercially focussed and risk-based legal advice across LGPS Central. The Senior Legal Counsel acts as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, identifies and

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in legal counsel, proficiency in contract negotiation, and a strong understanding of UK/US legal frameworks. A global technology company in the UK is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel EMEA who is fluent in Arabic. This mid-senior level role invol

Able to balance legal risk with commercial objectives and deliver practical solutions. An established and growing organisation is seeking an experienced commercial lawyer to join its in-house legal function in a senior capacity. Reporting into a highly regarded leadership team, this role offers the

LGPS Central Ltd is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to lead designated legal portfolios and provide expert, commercially focused legal advice across the organisation. The Senior Legal Counsel acts as a trusted adviser to senior leaders, identifies and manages legal risk, and contributes to the develo

Coordinate internal stakeholders and external legal counsel to support efficient transaction execution and effective management of legal spend. The OI Legal team provides legal support across Octopus Investments, partnering with business teams to help deliver commercial outcomes while appropriately

Legal Counsel Responsibilities. Fantastic opportunity for a Corporate or Finance Lawyer to join the legal function of a fast‑paced assets platform on a temporary basis. Provide legal advice that supports the design and implementation of new products.

A leading national law firm is seeking a Contentious Construction Senior Associate to join their busy team in London.The role involves advising on a variety of construction disputes while managing your own caseload, typically involving JCT or NEC contracts.The ideal candidate will have at least 4 ye

A leading global tech firm is seeking a Legal Counsel to manage diverse commercial contracts and issues.

If you are ready to give the UK obesity business legal partnership that helps it move with clarity and confidence, apply for the Senior Legal Counsel role by 15 November 2026. As Senior Legal Counsel, you will be a legal partner for Novo’s UK obesity business. You will join the UK Legal Ethics & C

You will report directly into the Global General Counsel and you will be given significant amounts of autonomy to run with your own matters from the off.

Storyblok, a remote-first SaaS company, seeks a senior legal professional to lead enterprise contract negotiations and provide broad legal support across EMEA and beyond. You will also guide regional contracts, policies, and governance, while developing training and scalable processes for the legal

We are appointing a full‑time, permanent Legal Counsel to support corporate, M&A and investment activity across the group. Advising the wider business on legal issues arising from due diligence and post‑completion integration. Supporting the in‑house legal function and wider business on broade

As Senior Legal Counsel, you'll be a trusted adviser to the business, leading negotiations on significant, high-value client contracts and helping shape how legal services are delivered through our innovative Legal-as-a-Product approach. At Experian, our Commercial Management Team plays a vital role

Novo Nordisk A/S in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to act as a true business partner for the UK obesity portfolio.

Hands-on experience using AI tools as an integral part of legal workflows, including legal drafting, contract review, employment law research, legal summarization, and cross-jurisdiction legal analysis. Apply AI-assisted capabilities to improve consistency, efficiency, and quality in employment law

Serving as the main legal point of contact during execution, liaising with business teams and external advisors, and oversee legal aspects of each transaction’s lifecycle. Providing day-to-day legal support across different teams, helping them understand the legal angles and supporting their broad

The OI Legal team provides legal support across Octopus Investments, partnering with business teams to help deliver commercial outcomes while appropriately managing legal risk. The role will involve leading investment transactions, supporting portfolio company matters and exits, managing external le

Contribute to wider legal matters and work collaboratively across the in-house legal function. This opportunity sits within a friendly, collaborative legal team known for its supportive culture, excellent development opportunities and high-performing environment.

ETC Search is recruiting a tax lawyer with at least 2+ PQE to join a busy in-house legal team in London for a client in the insurance sector.

A financial services firm in the UK is seeking a Director - Head of Legal to join its dynamic team.

A leading global financial institution is seeking a highly skilled Vice President / Senior Legal Counsel to join their Corporate Equities Legal team. You will provide expert legal support on complex transactions across the EMEA region, work collaboratively with internal teams, and negotiate legal do

DP World is looking for a Legal Counsel to join our North European Legal Team, reporting to the Senior Legal Advisor – North Europe. Legal Counsel/Manager - International Trade Controls. Legal Counsel/Manager - International Trade Controls.

GRL Legal is recruiting Barristers to join their expanding team as employed Counsel, offering varied advocacy, advisory, and drafting work across a full spectrum of litigation.