Jobs
>
Legal Counsel
>
London

    Legal Counsel - London, United Kingdom - Azets

    Azets
    Azets London, United Kingdom

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 9 hours ago

    Default job background
    Permanent
    Description

    Are you interested in working for a rapidly evolving company?; Want a career where no two days are the same?; Want the flexibility to work from one of our many offices across the UK?

    Who are Azets

    Azets are a leading firm of Accountants and Business Advisers operating across the UK, Ireland and the Nordics, we have a wide network of employees and an abundance of inspiring opportunities to join one of our many offices

    We are a top ten accountancy firm in the UK and are the number one largest SME practice.

    The Opportunity

    As in-house Legal Counsel you will be an integral part of our legal team which is a growing function in the business. This position is wide ranging and will involve partnering with an extensive list of stakeholders of all levels of seniority across the firm.

    As part of an ambitious and acquisitive organisation, you will be exposed to a range of responsibilities with genuine depth and variety.

    This position will be a hybrid role which can be based in any of our offices across the UK. It will involve some travel (primarily in the UK) as required by the business therefore applicants must be able to commit to this.

    Day to day duties

  • Advise stakeholders on a wide range of legal matters however you will be particularly focussed on the drafting and negotiation of a variety of commercial contracts (including software agreements), dispute resolution, employment law and M&A.
  • Develop knowledge and understanding of the business to help identify any potential risks and work with the relevant parties to shape solutions that meet requirements.
  • Manage relevant projects within your remit and drive forward progress.
  • Positively contribute to the legal team, creating a professional, effective, high quality and approachable resource for the business.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of legal policies and procedures, including the use of technology, to improve efficiency and mitigate risk.
  • What are we looking for?

  • 2-7 year English qualified solicitor (or equivalent).
  • Strong in-house or private practice experience is essential.
  • Expertise in one or more of the following areas: commercial contracts (including software agreements), litigation (preferably professional negligence claims) and/or employment law (ideally contentious work).
  • An interest in developing legal and compliance knowledge and skills to apply across the business.
  • A self-driven individual capable of working effectively independently and as part of a team.
  • Ability to take responsibility for a project and drive progress whilst keeping the relevant parties updated.
  • Strong prioritisation skills and able to work under pressure with competing deadlines.
  • What's in it for you?

    Our benefits include hybrid & flexible working, birthday leave, professional subscription and much more. You can find out more about how we reward our colleagues -


  • Simmons & Hanbury

    Legal Counsel

    Found in: Appcast UK C C2 - 1 day ago


    Simmons & Hanbury London, United Kingdom

    Legal Counsel (Digital) – Global Luxury Goods Business · Simmons and Hanbury have been instructed by one of the leading global luxury businesses on a Legal Counsel hire based in London. This would be a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to make their first move in-ho ...

  • Bruin

    Legal Counsel

    Found in: Ziprecruiter UK C2 - 1 day ago


    Bruin London, United Kingdom

    Job Description · Legal Counsel Insurance - Hybrid · Role: Permanent · Location: London · PQE Level: 4+ Years · Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Bonus · Reporting to: General Counsel · WFH: Hybrid working model · This is an exciting opportunity for a practically minded and com ...

  • Lunaria Partners

    Legal Counsel

    Found in: Appcast UK C C2 - 1 day ago


    Lunaria Partners Greater London, United Kingdom

    Legal Counsel · Renewable Energy · London · An excellent opportunity has arisen for a lawyer to join the in-house legal team at a global renewable energy company. · The Company · The company has a strong vision where the whole world runs on renewable energy. Their current focus i ...

  • Bruin

    Legal Counsel

    Found in: Appcast UK C C2 - 1 day ago


    Bruin London, United Kingdom

    Legal Counsel (Regulatory) · Location: London · Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits · Reports to: Senior Legal Counsel · Role type: Permanent/ Full Time · WFH: Hybrid working model · Direct Reports: N/A · The Role: · The role sits with a leading Pensions Insurance Speciali ...

  • Simmons & Hanbury

    Legal Counsel

    Found in: Ziprecruiter UK C2 - 1 day ago


    Simmons & Hanbury London, United Kingdom

    Job Description · Legal Counsel (Digital) – Global Luxury Goods Business · Simmons and Hanbury have been instructed by one of the leading global luxury businesses on a Legal Counsel hire based in London. This would be a fantastic opportunity for an individual looking to make thei ...

  • Bruin

    Legal Counsel

    Found in: Appcast UK C C2 - 1 day ago


    Bruin London, United Kingdom

    Legal Counsel · Role: Permanent Full-Time · Location: London · Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Bonus · Reporting to: General Counsel · WFH: Hybrid working model · The Role · We are looking for a dynamic Legal Counsel with a positive team-oriented mentality to support our growing ...

  • Lunaria Partners

    Legal Counsel

    Found in: Ziprecruiter UK C2 - 18 hours ago


    Lunaria Partners Greater London, United Kingdom

    Job Description · Legal Counsel · Renewable Energy · London · An excellent opportunity has arisen for a lawyer to join the in-house legal team at a global renewable energy company. · The Company · The company has a strong vision where the whole world runs on renewable energy. The ...

  • Bruin

    Legal Counsel

    Found in: Ziprecruiter UK C2 - 1 day ago


    Bruin London, United Kingdom

    Job Description · Legal Counsel (Regulatory) · Location: London · Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits · Reports to: Senior Legal Counsel · Role type: Permanent/ Full Time · WFH: Hybrid working model · Direct Reports: N/A · The Role: · The role sits with a leading Pensions ...

  • Forte Legal

    Legal Counsel

    Found in: Appcast UK C C2 - 1 day ago


    Forte Legal Greater London, United Kingdom

    Interim Legal Counsel position within a fast growing tech start up based in London. The business is looking for an inhouse lawyer to join the team immediately to support with a range of commercial and privacy matters. · You must be immediately available to interview and start if ...

  • Bruin

    Legal Counsel

    Found in: Appcast UK C C2 - 1 day ago


    Bruin London, United Kingdom

    Finance Legal Counsel · Role: 10-month Fixed Term Contract (with the potential to extend) · Location: London · PQE Level: 5+ Years PQE as a rough guide · Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Bonus · Reporting to: General Counsel · WFH: Hybrid working model · The Role: · We are lookin ...

  • Mack Legal Search & Recruitment

    Legal Counsel

    Found in: Appcast UK C C2 - 4 days ago


    Mack Legal Search & Recruitment England, United Kingdom

    Legal Counsel · Multiple office locations Birmingham, Bristol, London (With travel c2/3 times a month to Birmingham office) · Global ethically led market leading organisation has a super opportunity for an agile, commercial lawyer who is looking to build and develop their in-hous ...

  • Bruin

    Legal Counsel

    Found in: Ziprecruiter UK C2 - 1 day ago


    Bruin London, United Kingdom

    Job Description · Legal Counsel · Position: Permanent, full-time · Department: Legal & Compliance · Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits · Location: London, UK · Reporting to: Head of Legal & Compliance · Direct Reports: N/A · WFH: 3 Days office-based · The Role · The Legal Cou ...

  • neuco

    Legal Counsel

    Found in: Appcast UK C C2 - 1 day ago


    neuco London, United Kingdom

    About the Role: · This is an incredibly exciting opportunity to take responsibility for all in-house legal matters including contract negotiations, regulatory compliance, drafting agreements, corporate governance and risk management. · The Company: · My client are a growing space ...

  • J Matthews Legal

    Legal Counsel

    Found in: Talent UK 2A C2 - 2 days ago


    J Matthews Legal London (Greater), United Kingdom Full time

    Do you want to work for one of the world's leading players in the Formula 1 industry? · (Senior) Legal Counsel · Client · You will be joining a hugely respected international name client. · Role · You will join in a brand newly created position for the legal team. You will undert ...

  • HIA Legal

    Legal Counsel

    Found in: Appcast UK C C2 - 4 days ago


    HIA Legal Greater London, United Kingdom

    Arabic Speaking Senior Legal Counsel opportunity with major global professional services firm - London Office · We are looking for a talented Senior Legal Counsel to join our client's London Office which is responsible for legal matters across the EMEA region. With business devel ...

  • AESC UK

    Legal Counsel

    Found in: Ziprecruiter UK C2 - 18 hours ago


    AESC UK Greater London, United Kingdom

    Job Description · Mission & Main Objectives: · AESC, a fast-growing leading EV battery technology company, is seeking a French and English-speaking Legal Counsel to be a member of the European legal team based in London. · In this exciting role, you will work on a wide variety of ...

  • Bruin

    Legal Counsel

    Found in: Ziprecruiter UK C2 - 1 day ago


    Bruin London, United Kingdom

    Job Description · Legal Counsel · Role: Permanent Full-Time · Location: London · Salary: Competitive + Benefits + Bonus · Reporting to: General Counsel · WFH: Hybrid working model · The Role · We are looking for a dynamic Legal Counsel with a positive team-oriented mentality to s ...

  • Handle Recruitment

    Legal Counsel

    Found in: Appcast UK C C2 - 1 day ago


    Handle Recruitment Greater London, United Kingdom

    A leading sports and entertainment agency is looking for a Legal Counsel, Sports Business Affairs. You'll be joining an expanding team, working on a wide range of commercial agreements in an extremely visible role, and reporting directly to the team's lead lawyer. · Responsibilit ...

  • J Matthews Legal

    Legal Counsel

    Found in: Talent UK 2A C2 - 5 days ago


    J Matthews Legal London (Greater), United Kingdom Full time

    Do you want to work for a hugely exciting global wellness and beauty brand? · Legal Counsel · Client · You will be joining a cutting edge and hugely innovative global brand which is experiencing phenomenal international growth. · Role · You will undertake a richly diverse and ext ...

  • SSQ

    Legal Counsel

    Found in: Ziprecruiter UK C2 - 18 hours ago


    SSQ London, United Kingdom

    Job Description · Legal Counsel – Commercial · London, Hybrid working · 5+ PQE · This is a newly created senior role that will allow the right candidate to build extensive experience shaping their risk profile and approach to commercial insurance matters as well as being heavily ...