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Are you an experienced commercial lawyer looking to make a real impact in a forward‑thinking professional services firm? We are looking for a dynamic In-House Legal Counsel to act as the firm’s internal legal advisor. This is a fantastic opportunity to shape how we manage, commercial agreements, regulatory risk, dispute resolution, uphold quality standards, and continue delivering exceptional service across the firm.
Job Responsibility:
Leading on all compliance matters with ICAEW our regulator
Leading on PI matters including management and resolution of PI cases, liaison with PI insurers and legal advisers
Supporting and guiding procurement for the firm in the form of reviewing, drafting, negotiating and advising on supplier contracts
Acting as a trusted legal partner in relation to commercial agreements
Supporting on anti‑money laundering oversight, training, and regulatory responses, acting as key liaison with our MLRO and digital ID providers
Supporting firmwide risk management, including Business Continuity Planning, GDPR compliance, data breach handling and Health & Safety obligations
Planning and delivering compliance reviews and annual regulatory assessments (AML, DPB, Client Money)
Contributing to policy writing, firmwide initiatives, procedure updates and continuous improvement projects across the compliance function
Requirements:
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A proactive, solutions‑focused approach supported by strong prioritisation and organisational skills
High‑quality drafting skills and meticulous attention to detail
Experience of Professional Indemnity claims and dispute resolution
Strong experience advising on complex commercial contracts, with solid technical knowledge of contract law
Sound commercial judgement
Ideally a minimum of four years’ post‑qualification experience gained ideally an in-house legal role although we will consider practice experience
Experience of working in a regulated environment, or with businesses operating in a regulated environment (highly advantageous but not essential)
Experience in compliance and risk management (highly advantageous but not essential)
The ability to perform well under pressure
Confidence using Microsoft Office products
Nice to have:
Experience of working in a regulated environment, or with businesses operating in a regulated environment
Experience in compliance and risk management
What we offer:
27 days holiday plus bank holidays
Extra time off at Christmas
Hybrid working
A contributory Pension scheme
Life assurance
Simply Health cashback plan including access to 24/7 online GP service and counselling services
Perkbox discounts and rewards platform with over 4,000 perks and discounts
Yulife employee wellbeing app
Social events with active social committees that plan internal and external events