Robert Half
Legal Counsel
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Senior Legal Counsel
Location: Solihull | Hybrid Working
Salary: £70,000–£100,000 + bonus + car
We are delighted to be partnering with a leading global organisation in the appointment of an experienced Senior Legal Counsel to join its in-house legal function. This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded legal professional to provide high-quality legal advice across a broad and varied remit, working closely with senior stakeholders and supporting the organisation’s strategic objectives.
The successful candidate will be responsible for advising on a range of matters, including employment law, commercial contracts, litigation and dispute resolution, regulatory compliance and wider corporate and operational matters. You will play a key role in identifying and managing legal risk, ensuring regulatory compliance and providing practical, commercially focused advice across multiple jurisdictions.
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Key Responsibilities
- Provide pragmatic, commercially focused legal advice to senior stakeholders across the business.
- Advise on employment law matters, commercial contracts, disputes and litigation.
- Support the organisation in managing legal and regulatory risk across multiple jurisdictions.
- Review, draft and negotiate a wide range of commercial agreements.
- Provide legal guidance on corporate and operational matters.
- Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders and external legal advisers where appropriate.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of effective legal and compliance processes.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- A relevant legal qualification, such as Solicitor, Lawyer, Legal Executive or equivalent.
- 7+ years’ relevant legal experience.
- Strong expertise in Employment Law and Commercial Contracts.
- Previous in-house legal experience, ideally within a complex or international organisation.
- A strong commercial mindset, with the ability to provide clear, pragmatic and practical legal advice.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- The confidence to work independently while operating effectively with senior colleagues and wider business teams.
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The Opportunity
This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to become a trusted legal adviser to the business and make a meaningful contribution to its continued growth and success.
If you are an experienced legal professional seeking a senior in-house position with a broad remit, significant stakeholder exposure and the opportunity to influence commercial decision-making, we would be pleased to hear from you.
To apply, please submit your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.
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