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Practice Group / Department: \n Legal Project Management \n Job Description \n Norton Rose Fulbright is a global law firm with a deep commitment to our clients, their businesses and industries and our people. We are a trusted advisor to global and local organizations the world over, offering a broad range of legal services across key industries, including financial institutions; energy, infrastructure and resources; technology; transport; life sciences and healthcare; and consumer markets. \n \n With 7,000 people across 50 offices in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, Canada, Latin America, Asia, Australia, Africa and the Middle East, we work as one team to solve issues wherever they arise, no matter how complex they are. \n \n For more information, see nortonrosefulbright.com. \n The Role \n We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Legal Project Coordinator to support the delivery of legal projects and initiatives across our legal function. Based in Newcastle, you will work closely with legal teams, business stakeholders, and external counsel to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. \n The main focus of our LPM team is to support Partners and legal teams in setting up and managing the delivery of their matters, as well as providing strategic input at a client level. This role has been created to provide additional support to our growing LPM team. \n The successful candidate will be based in our Newcastleoffice and will report to the Head of Legal Project Management for EMAEA. \n This is a critical role and provides a great opportunity to help drive change in the delivery of our legal services. The work you will be involved in will vary in accordance with the ongoing projects and initiatives within the LPM team and the business. Training will be provided. \n Key Responsibilities \n\n • Support the planning, execution, and monitoring of legal projects across our core practice groups.\n\n\n, • Coordinate project timelines, resources, and deliverables using project management tools and methodologies.\n\n\n, • Track project progress, identify risks, and escalate issues to project leads as needed.\n\n\n, • Prepare and maintain project documentation, including status reports, meeting agendas, and action logs.\n\n\n, • Liaise with internal stakeholders and external partners to ensure smooth communication and collaboration.\n\n\n, • Assist the LPM and Legal Transformation Programme teams in implementing relevant legal technologies on matters.\n\n\n, • Assist in the development and implementation of legal operations processes and best practices.\n\n\n, • Support budget tracking, resource allocation, and third-party management for legal projects.\n\n\n, • Analyse and manipulate data sets using bespoke software, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Power BI, to provide insight appropriate for consumption by different stakeholders.\n\n\n, • Contribute to post-project reviews and continuous improvement initiatives.\n\n\n, • Assist with other special projects as needed.\n\n Skills and Experience Required \n\n • Degree or equivalent experience in Law, Business, Project Management, or a related field.\n\n\n, • Project management certification (e.g., PRINCE2, PMP, or Agile) is desirable but not essential.\n\n\n, • Previous experience in a legal or project coordination role (legal sector experience preferred).\n\n\n, • Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\n\n\n, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.\n\n\n, • Proficiency in Microsoft tools (e.g., MS Project, SharePoint, Power BI).\n\n\n, • Advanced MS Excel skills advantageous.\n\n\n, • Familiarity with legal technology platforms (e.g. HighQ,) is a plus.\n\n\n, • A proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative approach to work.\n\n\n, • Have the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.\n\n\n, • Good analytical skills and the ability to manipulate and work with large amounts of data.\n\n\n, • Ability to identify and present on key messages resulting from analytical projects.\n\n\n, • Positive, committed and prepared to use initiative and learn.\n\n\n, • Ability to demonstrate interest and concern to meet the needs of internal and external clients.\n\n \n #LI-JC1 #LI-Hybrid \n Diversity, Equity and Inclusion \n To attract the best people, we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can bring their whole selves to work, have a sense of belonging, and realize their full career potential. \n Our new enabled work model allows our people to have more flexibility in the way they choose to work from both the office and a remote location, while continuing to deliver the highest standards of service. We offer a range of family friendly and inclusive employment policies and provide access to programmes and services aimed at nurturing our people’s health and overall wellbeing. Find more about Diversity, Equity and Inclusion here. \n We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and encourage applications from individuals who can complement our existing teams. We strive to create an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any tailored adjustments or accommodations, please let us know here.

We are looking to recruit a Senior Solicitor of 5 years PQE plus, to support the Speciality team, We are now able to consider application in most of our office locations. The team is highly regarded for its expertise, the quality of its work and an eye-catching client list. Members of the team regularly deal with complex and high value litigation at the cutting edge of the professions they represent. The atmosphere is friendly and supportive with a history of mentoring and promotion at all levels of candidates who flourish as part of a team and relish the opportunity to make a difference. The applicant will specialise in professional indemnity work and have experience in defending claims against construction professionals or solicitors. The Specialty team undertakes a broad range of substantial, challenging, largely contentious work. This includes defending claims against a wide variety of professional service providers (including architects, engineers and financial advisors); insurance policy coverage; insurance and reinsurance disputes; and claims relating to construction and property damage. • Proactive management of your own caseload with limited supervision required, • Working as part of a team on large, complex, high value matters, • Assisting the partners with their caseloads, • Preparing detailed and technical reports, correspondence and court documents, • Delegating to junior solicitors and supporting with their development, • Advising clients in relation to issues of liability and coverage, • Liaising with insurer and insured clients, experts, witnesses, counsel and other parties, • Ensuring compliance with client service level agreements, relevant policies and procedures, • Supporting and having autonomy to contribute to and develop business development initiatives, • Completion of management information, • Delegating to and developing/supervising trainees and paralegals, • Assisting with other work allocated by the Team Manager, • Working in accordance with Weightmans’ values You will have previous experience and a genuine and demonstrable interest in the above area of work. We also require you to have/be: • 5 years PQE plus (or equivalent), • Well established expertise in Professional Indemnity, particularly construction matters and architect claims or claims against solicitors, • Experience of insurance litigation and policy coverage analysis is essential, • Experience of professional risk claims relating and reserving is essential, • Understanding of commercial insurance policies, the insurance market, reporting arrangements, reserving philosophies, and the relationship between brokers, underwriters/insurers and lawyers is essential, • Previous secondment to or employment with an insurance organisation would be advantageous, • Ability to work to deadlines / targets, to prioritise and manage a caseload, • Ability to work well as part of a team and on your own initiative, • A commercial, solution-driven and client-focused approach, with the ability to strategise, • Strong legal and analytical skills and an eye for detail, • Good organisation and time-management skills, • Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive attitude, • Good IT skills teamwork skills Come and join our award-winning organisation and be part of a team where people truly matter. Weightmans is a Leading national law firm, with strong international capabilities. Weightmans has been recognised as a leading employer for the 19th consecutive year at Britain’s Top Employers awards, and ranking top 10 in the list, the firm has also secured top positions in Chambers UK. Join Weightmans as we continue our journey to becoming one of the UK’s top 30 law firms. Work for Weightmans: voted a top employer | Weightmans This link contains information regarding Culture, Benefits, D&I, Recruitment Agency PSL/Non PSL and Eligibility to work in the UK information. Work for a firm where people matter – work for Weightmans Curious about what is it like to work at our firm? Visit our Life at Weightmans page for insights into our employee initiatives, responsible business commitments and much more! #J-18808-Ljbffr

Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top-up by Sage. Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation. Working at Sage means you're supporting millions of small and mid-sized businesses globally with technology to work smarter and move faster.

From shaping new commercial models to negotiating complex technology agreements, you’ll help us move at pace while managing legal and regulatory risk. Ensure appropriate Regional implementation of GTM processes and tools by collaborating closely with Regional legal colleagues to ensure Regional le

Sage is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel, Product and Technology, to partner with product, engineering, and go‑to‑market teams across a global product organisation.

Overview of the Role Are you a commercially minded lawyer who enjoys partnering with product and technology teams to help bring innovative solutions to market? We're looking for a Senior Legal Counsel to join Sage's Product & Technology Legal team, providing practical, outcome-focused legal support across our global product organisation. In this role, you'll act as a trusted adviser to product, engineering and go-to-market teams, helping accelerate the design, development and launch of Sage solutions while appropriately managing legal risk. You'll advise on a range of technology-related matters including artificial intelligence, intellectual property, data privacy, financial services considerations and the integration of third‑party technologies. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of innovation, supporting emerging technologies including generative and agentic AI, while helping to shape how legal services are delivered in a modern, technology-driven environment. Overview of the Team The Product & Technology Legal team sits within Sage's Office of the General Counsel (OGC) and partners closely with colleagues across Product, Engineering, Commercial Legal, Privacy and Security. Working as an embedded business partner, you'll engage early in the product lifecycle, contributing to roadmap discussions, design reviews and product readiness activities. The team plays a key role in helping Sage deliver innovative solutions globally while ensuring legal, regulatory and compliance considerations are addressed in a pragmatic and commercially focused way. You’ll be part of a collaborative team that values continuous improvement, embraces new technologies and actively explores opportunities to use AI-powered tools to improve efficiency and scale legal support. Office Location Newcastle or London Hybrid Working - 3 days per week in our Newcastle or London office and 2 days from home. • Provide commercially focused legal advice across the solution development and product readiness lifecycle for new and existing products and services., • Partner with product, engineering and go-to-market teams to support the delivery of innovative technology solutions., • Advise on artificial intelligence, intellectual property, data privacy and related technology law matters., • Draft, review and negotiate a variety of commercial, technology, procurement and partner agreements., • Support the implementation of legal compliance requirements relating to products, financial services and marketing regulation., • Create practical guidance, training and self‑service resources that enable colleagues to make informed decisions., • Collaborate with specialist legal teams across OGC to deliver coordinated, high‑quality legal support., • Identify opportunities to improve legal processes and leverage approved AI‑powered tools to enhance efficiency and delivery., • Support product teams on emerging technologies, including generative and agentic AI., • Qualified Solicitor (or equivalent legal qualification) with a minimum of 5 years' post‑qualification experience., • Experience providing pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice, ideally within a technology‑related environment., • Knowledge of artificial intelligence, intellectual property and data privacy, including a working understanding of GDPR and the EU AI Act., • Strong drafting, negotiation and commercial legal skills gained in‑house or in private practice., • Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively to non‑legal stakeholders., • Strong collaboration and relationship‑building skills, with experience working across multiple teams and jurisdictions., • A growth mindset, with enthusiasm for continuous learning, innovation and process improvement., • Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and organisational skills., • Generous bonuses and pension scheme: Up to 8% matched pension contribution plus 2% top‑up by Sage, • 25 days of paid annual leave with the option to buy up to another 5 days, • 8 bank holiday days, • Paid 5 days yearly to volunteer through our Sage Foundation, • 50% income protection, • Holiday buy + sell, • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage, • Work away scheme for up to 10 weeks a year, • Ongoing training and professional development, • Hybrid working, • Healthy Mind app membership, • Access to various helpful memberships for finances, health and wellbeing Legal United Kingdom London;Newcastle Hybrid Working at Sage means you’re supporting millions of small and mid‑sized businesses globally with technology to work smarter and move faster. We build software that reduces busywork so customers can spend less time on admin and more time building their business. Our colleagues are high‑performers who prioritise growth, make bold choices, and focus and galvanise to get things done. They work on meaningful, market‑shaping initiatives that stretch their skills, sharpen their craft, and create real customer impact. Explore our culture and benefits: sage.com/careers/working-at-sage We celebrate individuality and welcome you to join us if you embrace all backgrounds, identities, beliefs, and ways of working. We’re a Disability Confident employer — if you’re applying through this scheme or need adjustments at any stage, contact . Sage is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Sage will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Sage does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Managing a personal caseload of criminal matters while working closely with counsel, investigators and criminal justice partners. Our client is a leading public sector legal organisation responsible for prosecuting criminal cases across England and Wales and supporting the wider criminal justice sys

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

W&P Partners Legal Recruitment is partnering with a leading international SaaS business to appoint a UK Commercial Counsel to join its global Legal team in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will own a broad range of commercial matters and negotiate strategic agreements across UK and US markets. The role requires a solicitor qualified in England/Wales with at least five years of in-house commercial experience in tech or SaaS, plus strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills and comfort with AI #J-18808-Ljbffr

Sage in Newcastle upon Tyne seeks a Senior Commercial Legal Counsel on a fixed-term contract to guide growth across fintech, SaaS and partner ecosystems. You will negotiate complex technology agreements and provide pragmatic, risk-aware advice to senior business leaders. You’ll work in a collaborative, matrixed legal function with exposure across Growth, Revenue, Platform and regional teams, while operating in a hybrid model. #J-18808-Ljbffr

They are also open to people interested in a part time role. Although employed by the law firm, you will be part of a team of lawyers who will effectively act as in-house CRE lawyers for this client. It is a unique role that will also see you working directly with business partners providing advice

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Legal Counsel to join the headquarters of a rapidly expanding international consultancy in the North West. If you're an experienced Legal Counsel, apply now or contact Lucy Martin for more information. Working as part of a growing legal team, you will advise

LEGAL COUNSEL - COMMERCIAL PROPERTY & LAND RIGHTS. Provide ad-hoc legal advice and support to colleagues relating to legal matters. Supervise Paralegals and Legal Assistants on land rights transactions, helping them assess the risk of proposed amendments to deeds/leases.

As Legal Counsel, Corporate and M&A you will be responsible for supporting the company's corporate and M&A activities, ensuring legal compliance, mitigating risks, and contributing to strategic decision-making. Reporting to our Group Head of Legal - Corporate and International, you will be part of t

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. Sophie Clarke, Reed Norwich Legal.

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.

Draft, review and negotiate client agreements, intra-group arrangements and other legal documentation, helping to balance commercial objectives with legal, regulatory and reputational risk. Counsel, Senior Vice President – Asset Servicing LegalAt BNY, our culture allows us to run our company bette

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

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

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

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

My client is a global manufacturing business with a footprint across more than 25 countries and they are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to take ownership of the groups global employment work.

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

Michael Page Legal in Birmingham seeks an Associate General Counsel - Employment to lead the organisation's employment law capability and advise senior stakeholders on strategic workforce matters, international projects and risk. This is a visible leadership role with influence across legal, HR and

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.

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

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

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

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

We are appointing a full‑time, permanent Legal Counsel to support corporate, M&A and investment activity across the group. Reporting directly into the General Counsel, you will work closely with senior commercial leaders, directors and external partners. Translating complex legal risk into clear,

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. We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel & Employment Expert to join our growing Legal team. Ability

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

Reporting to the Lead Venture Legal Counsel, you will work with investment professionals, founders and external advisers, while leveraging legal tech and AI tools to improve workflows and outcomes. Octopus Investments is seeking a commercially minded Legal Counsel to support Octopus Ventures' invest

Working closely with the global Corporate team and the UK legal team including existing corporate lawyers to work with and learn from. Our services include executive search, interim solutions and market intelligence within the Legal, Compliance, Corporate Governance and Human Resources practice area

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 may supervise legal colleagues and may deputise for the Gene

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

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.

Crown Agents Bank Limited is seeking an Interim Senior Legal Counsel to cover parental leave, reporting to the General Counsel.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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