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Legal Counsel – Remote | London Office \n A leading international business operating across specialist global services and complex commercial operations is looking to appoint a Legal Counsel to support its international business. \n This is a broad in-house opportunity offering exposure to a wide range of commercial and legal matters. You’ll work closely with stakeholders across the business, providing practical legal advice and supporting the organisation across contracts, compliance and day-to-day legal matters. \n The Role \n You’ll be responsible for drafting, reviewing and negotiating a broad range of commercial agreements, working with internal stakeholders to ensure contracts meet business requirements while appropriately managing risk. \n The role will also involve adapting and developing contract templates, providing day-to-day legal advice, drafting correspondence, supporting compliance policies and conducting legal research. You’ll also liaise with external counsel where specialist advice is required. \n This is an opportunity to become a trusted legal partner to the wider business, providing pragmatic advice and helping stakeholders find commercially sensible solutions to legal issues. \n What We're Looking For \n\n • UK-qualified solicitor with strong commercial contracts experience.\n, • Proven experience drafting, reviewing and negotiating commercial agreements.\n, • Strong understanding of contractual risk and commercial considerations.\n, • Ideally some in-house experience, although strong commercial private practice experience will be considered.\n, • Commercially minded with a pragmatic approach to legal advice.\n, • Able to manage a varied workload and work independently.\n, • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.\n, • Confident communicator, comfortable advising non-legal stakeholders.\n, • Proactive and solutions-focused, with a willingness to take ownership.\n, • Comfortable working in a remote environment while maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.\n, • Additional language skills would be advantageous.\n\n Location: Remote, with a London office \n Type: Full-time, permanent

Legal Director (Intellectual Property) (Part-Time, 1-4 Days per Week) \n Remote (UK or Ireland) or office-based (London or Ireland) \n \n Our client is a medical device company developing minimally invasive technologies for vascular and endovascular procedures, operating as part of the medical device division of a larger international healthcare group. One product is currently on the market, with several more in the pipeline and in human trials ahead of further launches targeted for early 2027. Following its acquisition by the group, the company is creating its first in-house legal hire to provide dedicated intellectual property coverage, working closely with R&D, regulatory, clinical, finance, operations and commercial teams. \n \n The position is offered on an employed, part-time basis, with flexibility on days per week (1-4). The role can be remote, with one to two days per month travel to the company's Ireland office, or based at the company's London or Ireland office. The core focus is intellectual property, with scope for candidates able to commit more days per week to take on broader, generalist legal work. \n \n Principal Responsibilities \n\n • Advise on and support execution of the company's intellectual property strategy, aligning it with product development, clinical, regulatory and commercial goals.\n, • Prepare, review and prosecute patent applications globally, working closely with engineers, scientists and outside counsel as appropriate.\n, • Manage outside counsel on patent preparation, prosecution, oppositions, post-grant challenges and related matters, including oversight of strategy, quality and cost.\n, • Conduct patentability, landscape and freedom-to-operate analyses, and monitor competitor filings and products.\n, • Counsel business and technical teams on patent strategy, invention capture, trade secrets and IP risk management.\n, • Draft, review and negotiate commercial agreements, including NDAs, consulting, supplier, service, and technology or licensing agreements.\n, • For candidates able to commit more days per week, support broader legal matters such as due diligence for M&A and partnerships, employment, corporate transactions and regulatory compliance, coordinating with outside counsel and functional owners as needed.\n\n \n Your Profile \n\n • You are a qualified solicitor, admitted to practice and in good standing in the UK, Ireland or another relevant jurisdiction, with substantial experience in patent drafting and prosecution.\n, • You have 10+ years of experience drafting, prosecuting and managing patent applications.\n, • You have a background in biotech, medical devices, or a related life sciences field.\n, • You have experience building and managing patent portfolios aligned with business objectives.\n, • You are comfortable operating as a company's sole in-house legal resource, working across technical and business functions.\n, • You bring sound legal judgment and a pragmatic, commercially-minded approach to risk.\n, • You are able to travel to the company's Ireland office for one to two days per month, if working remotely.\n\n \n Nice to Have \n\n • Experience drafting, reviewing or negotiating commercial or corporate agreements.\n, • Exposure to broader legal matters such as employment, corporate transactions, or regulatory compliance.\n\n \n Salary \n Up to £140,000 (pro rata), depending on experience and days per week.

Interim commercial technology counsel (remote) - 4 Days Per Week \n \n MLA is working on an exciting interim Legal Counsel opportunity with a fast-growing, publicly listed technology business operating at the intersection of sports data, digital markets and fintech. \n \n The organisation provides critical data and analytics products to a global customer base and is expanding into new, high-growth sectors. They operate in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment with a genuinely international footprint across Europe and North America. \n \n The Role \n This is a broad commercial legal position supporting European operations and partnering closely with senior stakeholders across the business. \n The successful lawyer will advise on a variety of matters including: \n\n • Commercial contracts\n, • Technology and IP issues\n, • Data privacy\n, • Regulatory and compliance matters\n, • Corporate governance and entity management\n, • General day-to-day legal support for European operations\n\n \n You'll join a lean, highly visible legal team where lawyers are expected to provide concise, commercial and practical advice that helps the business move quickly and make decisions. \n \n What They're Looking For \n\n • Approximately 2-7 PQE (guideline only)\n, • Prior in-house experience is essential\n, • Commercially minded and pragmatic\n, • Confident dealing directly with senior management\n, • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment\n, • Strong interpersonal skills and a sense of humour\n, • Someone who can build relationships quickly and operate with a high degree of autonomy\n\n \n This role would particularly suit someone who enjoys working closely with the business, prefers practical solutions over lengthy legal analysis, and thrives in a non-hierarchical, high-growth culture. \n

Corporate Legal Consultant Position: Corporate Legal Consultant Type: Hourly Contract Compensation: $90–$100/hour Location: Remote About the Opportunity This opportunity is for experienced Corporate Legal Consultants with expertise in corporate law, M&A, corporate governance, securities, capital markets, commercial contracts, and corporate transactions to contribute to advanced AI research and evaluation projects. You'll apply your legal expertise to evaluate AI-generated legal content, develop realistic corporate law scenarios, create reference legal outputs, and build structured evaluation frameworks that accurately assess professional legal reasoning and judgment. The role may involve US and international corporate law frameworks, including Delaware corporate law, SEC regulations, the Model Business Corporation Act, UK Companies Act 2006, and applicable EU company law directives. No prior AI experience is required. Responsibilities • Evaluate AI-generated corporate legal analyses, transaction documents, legal memoranda, and regulatory assessments for accuracy and completeness., • Develop realistic legal scenarios involving M&A transactions, corporate governance, securities, capital markets, restructuring, and commercial contracts., • Apply expertise in deal structuring, due diligence, regulatory review, corporate filings, and board/shareholder matters., • Analyze complex corporate transactions, legal agreements, regulatory requirements, and governance structures., • Create reference legal documents, transaction analyses, and client- or regulator-facing narratives., • Develop structured evaluation rubrics that measure professional corporate legal reasoning and judgment., • Use or evaluate workflows involving Westlaw, Lexis, virtual data rooms, contract lifecycle management platforms, and legal document automation tools., • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to maintain legal accuracy, consistency, and evaluation quality. Required Qualifications • 5+ years of professional experience in corporate law, legal consulting, corporate legal services, or a related field., • Strong knowledge of corporate transactions, M&A, corporate governance, securities, commercial contracts, or restructuring., • Experience with legal research, due diligence, transaction documentation, regulatory analysis, or corporate filings., • Strong understanding of applicable corporate law principles, regulatory requirements, and transaction methodologies., • JD with bar admission or an equivalent international legal qualification is strongly preferred., • Excellent legal reasoning, analytical, research, and written communication skills., • Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working at a major law firm, investment bank, public company, or sophisticated in-house legal department., • Experience with M&A transactions, SEC filings, antitrust/HSR matters, corporate governance, or international corporate law., • Familiarity with Westlaw, Lexis, Intralinks, Datasite, CLM platforms, or legal document automation systems., • Experience creating legal training materials, evaluation rubrics, transaction documentation, or legal research frameworks., • Familiarity with AI, machine learning, legal technology, legal data annotation, or AI model evaluation., • Experience across US or international corporate law jurisdictions is an advantage. Compensation • Competitive compensation of $90–$100/hour., • Weekly payments., • Independent contractor engagement., • Fully remote with flexible scheduling. Application Process • Easy Apply on LinkedIn, • Check Email for Next Steps, • Complete the required assessment based on your professional background, • Participate in the interview/evaluation stage, • Hiring team review

Corporate Attorney Position: Corporate Attorney Type: Hourly Contract Compensation: $90–$100/hour Location: Remote About the Opportunity This opportunity is for experienced Corporate Attorneys with expertise in M&A, corporate governance, securities and capital markets, deal structuring, commercial contracts, and corporate restructuring to contribute to advanced AI research and evaluation projects. You'll apply your legal expertise to design realistic corporate law scenarios, evaluate AI-generated legal work, develop reference outputs, and create structured evaluation frameworks that capture the judgment and reasoning of experienced corporate lawyers. The role supports both US and International corporate law tracks, including Delaware corporate law, SEC regulations, the Model Business Corporation Act, UK Companies Act 2006, and EU company law directives. No prior AI experience is required. Responsibilities • Design realistic corporate law scenarios involving complex M&A transactions, deal negotiations, regulatory reviews, governance matters, and corporate restructuring., • Develop evaluation tasks covering M&A and deal structuring, securities and capital markets, corporate governance, commercial contracts, and corporate restructuring., • Evaluate AI-generated legal analyses, transaction documents, legal memoranda, and regulatory assessments for accuracy and professional quality., • Apply expertise in due diligence, transaction structuring, regulatory filings, board/shareholder oversight, and corporate governance., • Develop legal scenarios involving professional tools such as Westlaw, Lexis, virtual data rooms, contract lifecycle management platforms, and document automation systems., • Produce reference legal memoranda, transaction documents, and client- or regulator-facing narratives., • Create structured evaluation rubrics that distinguish authentic corporate legal judgment from basic legal knowledge or law-school-level reasoning., • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to maintain legal accuracy, consistency, and evaluation quality. Required Qualifications • 5+ years of professional experience as a Corporate Attorney, Corporate Counsel, or General Counsel., • Strong experience with M&A transactions, corporate governance, securities, capital markets, or corporate restructuring., • Direct experience handling complex transactions, regulatory matters, due diligence, corporate filings, or board/shareholder matters., • Strong understanding of applicable corporate law, regulatory requirements, transaction structures, and legal methodologies., • JD with bar admission or an equivalent international professional qualification, such as Solicitor or Qualified Lawyer in England & Wales., • Excellent legal reasoning, analytical, research, and written communication skills., • Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment. Preferred Qualifications • Experience at a major law firm, investment bank, public company, or sophisticated in-house legal department., • Experience with M&A, securities filings, SEC regulations, antitrust/HSR review, or international corporate regulatory frameworks., • Familiarity with Westlaw, Lexis, Intralinks, Datasite, CLM platforms, and legal document automation tools., • Experience creating legal training materials, evaluation rubrics, transaction documentation, or professional legal curricula., • Experience working with AI, machine learning, legal technology, legal data annotation, or AI model evaluation., • Expertise in both US and international corporate law is an advantage. Compensation • Competitive compensation of $90–$100/hour., • Weekly payments via Stripe or Wise., • Independent contractor engagement., • Fully remote with flexible scheduling. Application Process • Easy Apply on LinkedIn, • Check Email for Next Steps, • Complete the required assessment based on your professional background, • Participate in the interview/evaluation stage, • Hiring team review

A leading UK infrastructure and environmental services business is looking for a Senior Construction & Projects Lawyer to join its in-house legal team. This is a genuinely construction projects-focused role, advising on complex, high-value infrastructure developments from procurement and construction through to operation and maintenance. The role You will: • Lead on major construction and infrastructure projects, advising from an employer/client perspective., • Draft, negotiate and advise on EPC, NEC3/NEC4, IChemE, MF1 and other construction contracts, alongside PPP/PFI, O&M, supply, offtake and funding agreements., • Support project development, tenders, procurement and project finance., • Advise on contractual risk, disputes, variations, delays and other complex project issues., • Work with contractors, subcontractors, joint venture partners, funders, Local Authorities and other key stakeholders., • Manage external legal advisers on complex projects and transactions and a junior legal counsel., • Provide pragmatic legal advice to senior stakeholders and support the development of junior lawyers., • Develop precedents, processes and legal training for the wider business. About you We are looking for a UK-qualified Projects / Construction Solicitor with at least 8 years' PQE. You will have strong experience of major construction contracts and infrastructure projects, ideally including NEC3/4, IChemE Red Book and MF1. Experience in energy, waste, infrastructure, utilities or another highly regulated sector would be advantageous. Most importantly, you will be a commercial, pragmatic and confident construction lawyer who can navigate complex projects, multiple stakeholders and competing commercial priorities. The opportunity A high-profile in-house role offering genuine ownership of major UK infrastructure projects, with exposure across construction, commercial contracting, procurement, project finance and disputes. Location: UK-based, fully remote (or hybrid if preferred from one of the UK offices), with occasional travel to relevant offices and project sites as required.

Corporate Legal Specialist Position: Corporate Legal Specialist Type: Hourly Contract Compensation: $90–$100/hour Location: Remote About the Opportunity This opportunity is for experienced Corporate Legal Specialists with expertise in corporate law, M&A, corporate governance, securities, capital markets, commercial contracts, and corporate transactions to contribute to advanced AI research and evaluation projects. You'll apply your legal expertise to evaluate AI-generated legal content, develop realistic corporate law scenarios, create reference legal outputs, and build structured evaluation frameworks that accurately assess professional legal reasoning and judgment. The role may involve US and international corporate law frameworks, including Delaware corporate law, SEC regulations, the Model Business Corporation Act, UK Companies Act 2006, and applicable EU company law directives. No prior AI experience is required. Responsibilities • Evaluate AI-generated corporate legal analyses, transaction documents, legal memoranda, and regulatory assessments for accuracy and completeness., • Develop realistic legal scenarios involving M&A transactions, corporate governance, securities, capital markets, restructuring, and commercial contracts., • Apply expertise in deal structuring, due diligence, regulatory review, corporate filings, and board/shareholder matters., • Analyze complex corporate transactions, legal agreements, regulatory requirements, and governance structures., • Create reference legal documents, transaction analyses, and client- or regulator-facing narratives., • Develop structured evaluation rubrics that measure professional corporate legal reasoning and judgment., • Use or evaluate workflows involving Westlaw, Lexis, virtual data rooms, contract lifecycle management platforms, and legal document automation tools., • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to maintain legal accuracy, consistency, and evaluation quality. Required Qualifications • 5+ years of professional experience in corporate law, corporate legal services, legal consulting, or a related field., • Strong knowledge of corporate transactions, M&A, corporate governance, securities, commercial contracts, or restructuring., • Experience with legal research, due diligence, transaction documentation, regulatory analysis, or corporate filings., • Strong understanding of applicable corporate law principles, regulatory requirements, and transaction methodologies., • JD with bar admission or an equivalent international legal qualification is strongly preferred., • Excellent legal reasoning, analytical, research, and written communication skills., • Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment. Preferred Qualifications • Experience working at a major law firm, investment bank, public company, or sophisticated in-house legal department., • Experience with M&A transactions, SEC filings, antitrust/HSR matters, corporate governance, or international corporate law., • Familiarity with Westlaw, Lexis, Intralinks, Datasite, CLM platforms, or legal document automation systems., • Experience creating legal training materials, evaluation rubrics, transaction documentation, or legal research frameworks., • Familiarity with AI, machine learning, legal technology, legal data annotation, or AI model evaluation., • Experience across US or international corporate law jurisdictions is an advantage. Compensation • Competitive compensation of $90–$100/hour., • Weekly payments., • Independent contractor engagement., • Fully remote with flexible scheduling. Application Process • Easy Apply on LinkedIn, • Check Email for Next Steps, • Complete the required assessment based on your professional background, • Participate in the interview/evaluation stage, • Hiring team review

A leading UK infrastructure and environmental services business is looking for a. Develop precedents, processes and legal training for the wider business. A high-profile in-house role offering genuine ownership of.

Competitive Permanent United Kingdom 7-10 Posted around 2 months ago Expires In 17 Days Job Description In-house Senior Solicitor - Data Protection Officer (DPO) | Flexible UK LocationWe're partnering with an established organisation to appoint a qualified Solicitor with significa

Legal Advisor / In-House CounselSalary: ExcellentLocation: Leeds, Manchester, Liverpool or BirminghamLegal Advisor / In-House Counsel required for new role with a highly-rated international company which is a leader in its field. The role will involve being responsible for assisting the management o

J Matthews Legal in the United Kingdom seeks a Head of Legal and Compliance to lead as the first permanent global legal hire for a fast-growing international start-up at the cutting edge of market trends. Prior in-house experience in Tech/Online/AI sectors is highly desirable. You will handle a broa

Affinity Water, based in Hatfield, UK, seeks a General Counsel & Company Secretary to lead the legal and company secretarial functions and to act as a trusted adviser to the Board and Executive Team. The role focuses on governance, risk management and strategic counsel within a regulated utilities e

Prepare, negotiate and manage licence agreements (in-licensing and out-licensing) covering patents, software and know-how, including royalty, sublicensing, performance and termination provisions. Post-qualification experience in commercial/IP law, gained in a reputable law firm and/or in-house in a

This is an excellent opportunity for an employment lawyer looking to join a high-calibre legal function and take on a broad, commercially focused role within a leading financial institution. A leading financial institution is looking to hire an Employment Counsel into its London legal team. The idea

Northern Gritstone is seeking its first Head of Legal to establish and lead an in-house function across its venture capital portfolio. Based in Manchester/Leeds with a hybrid setup, you will report to the CFO and own the legal strategy for early-stage investments, while guiding external counsel on l

Montresor Legal is seeking an Employment Counsel for a London-based role within a leading financial institution. The ideal candidate will have strong employment law experience in financial services, either in-house or private practice, with around 5–10 PQE, though slightly earlier careers will be

BCL Legal In-House in London is seeking an experienced commercial lawyer for a London-based interim role, focusing on high-volume commercial contracts, procurement, and NEC4 construction matters. The role requires 5+ years PQE and the ability to deliver pragmatic, business-focused advice and quickly

Jameson Legal supports a growing technology business in London by recruiting an experienced Commercial Lawyer for a full-time interim role in September, with potential extension. Requirements include qualifying as a solicitor in England & Wales (or commonwealth jurisdiction) with 4+ years' PQE, in-h

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 th

Baxters seeks an experienced sole legal counsel for its European business to manage legal risk and deliver pragmatic, commercially focused advice to the European Leadership Team and broader functions, including the Polish subsidiary. The role combines strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, lead

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This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive in-house legal team offering high-quality work, flexible hybrid working and an excellent work-life balance. Were recruiting on behalf of a large, well-established organisation for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its in-house legal team. T

A leading UK infrastructure and environmental services business is looking for a Senior Construction & Projects Lawyer to join its in-house legal team. The opportunity A high-profile in-house role offering

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their in-house career within a diverse property environment, working alongside an experienced Head of Legal and gaining exposure to complex property, litigation, building safety and regulatory matters. Drafting, reviewing, amending

Reporting to the Head of Corporate and Commercial, this role will be a trusted legal adviser to the business in the provision of legal support and advice to my client in relation to commercial legal issues and negotiation of commercial contracts (sales and procurement). Identifying data issues and a

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their in-house career within a diverse property environment, working alongside an experienced Head of Legal and gaining exposure to complex property, litigation, building safety and regulatory matters. Drafting, reviewing, amending

Our client, a prestigious Single Family Office, is seeking an experienced In-House Legal Counsel to join its lean, high-performing team in London. This is a broad, commercially focused role advising senior principals across investments, real estate, financing, corporate governance and commercial mat

Overseeing regulatory and compliance functions, leading major commercial negotiations while building the legal infrastructure required to support continued international growth. Owning the company's AI governance and compliance framework, including model training, data-use policies and evolving AI r

I’m working with an in-house legal team looking for a Junior Paralegal to join them on an initial. Reviewing the existing contract portfolio and identifying key provisions, including modification clauses. Has worked with commercial contracts, ideally within an in-house legal environment.

This could be particularly well suited to someone who trained in private practice before moving in-house, or a private practice lawyer who has gained meaningful in-house experience through secondments. Insurance or reinsurance experience would be particularly attractive, including exposure to the. T

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive in-house legal team offering high-quality work, flexible hybrid working and an excellent work-life balance. We're recruiting on behalf of a large, well-established organisation for an experienced Employment Lawyer to join its in-house legal team.

We are working with a leading international consumer goods business seeking an Employment Legal Counsel to join its collaborative and highly regarded legal team. Strong grounding in employment law, gained in private practice or in-house. Manage Employment Tribunal claims, including coordinating with

Our client, a highly successful and ambitious hedge fund based in London, is looking to hire a trading focused Legal Counsel to join their in-house legal team. Working closely with the trading desks, you will act as a trusted legal advisor on the full range of trading-related legal matters. This is

Reporting to the Head of Corporate and Commercial, this role will be a trusted legal adviser to the business in the provision of legal support and advice to my client in relation to commercial legal issues and negotiation of commercial contracts (sales and procurement). Provision of robust, clear an

We're partnering with a leading international construction and infrastructure business to appoint a Legal Counsel into its established in-house legal team. The position would suit a construction lawyer looking to move in-house, or an existing in-house lawyer seeking broader project exposure within a

This is an excellent opportunity for a solicitor looking to develop their in-house career within a diverse property environment, working alongside an experienced Head of Legal and gaining exposure to complex property, litigation, building safety and regulatory matters. Drafting, reviewing, amending