Senior Legal Counsel

JMC Legal Recruitment

  • Milton Keynes
  • £80,000-90,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 day ago
Join a forward-thinking and mission-driven organisation that plays a pivotal role in the UK's energy and data landscape.The BusinessWith a strong market presence and a focus on sustainability, innovation, and digital transformation, this business' operations impact a broad spectrum of commercial and industrial clients, making legal oversight and strategic guidance critical to continued success. This business are a market leading energy data collection company with an eye for expansion and modernisation. Through the recent acquisition of a fast growing tech business, this company are modernising their approach in delivering high quality data collection work.The RoleReporting directly to the Legal and Insurance Director, you will provide expert advice on a broad spectrum of commercial and operational legal issues. From drafting and negotiating complex contracts to advising on compliance, risk, and strategic business projects, you will be a trusted advisor to the business.The role is ideal for a commercial lawyer who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment. You will work on matters involving high-value commercial transactions, regulatory compliance (including data privacy and anti-bribery), and support pre-litigation strategy where necessary. Your legal input will support commercial bids and tenders, internal training, and cross-functional collaboration with teams such as sales, procurement, finance, and HR.This is a chance to join a close-knit and supportive team where your voice matters and your expertise will directly contribute to the company's goals. You will work on high-impact projects, gain exposure to senior leadership, and have the flexibility and autonomy to make a tangible difference in the way the business manages risk and drives growth.Key Requirements:
  • Qualified lawyer (UK) minimum least 5 years' PQE
  • Minimum of 3 years in a corporate or commercial role in private practice; in-house experience preferred
  • 2 Days in the office
  • Strong experience in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts
  • Knowledge of regulatory frameworks (e.g., GDPR, competition law, anti-bribery)
  • Desirable: experience in the technology or utilities
If you're ready to take on a role that blends strategic influence, legal depth, and business impact, this could be the perfect next step in your legal career.CompanyJMC Legal Recruitment was founded by highly experienced Legal Recruitment Consultant, Jason Connolly. His motivation to establish JMC was to create a refreshingly friendly agency with a truly consultative approach and who are always a pleasure to deal with.We're a dynamic business with our sights set high and a growing client base spanning the country. We believe that in any business the most valuable assets are the people - and it's true of JMC, too. Whether dealing with candidates or firms, our consultants' passion for legal recruitment and excellent market knowledge always shines through. Our state of the art software means our consultants are more accessible to you and we keep ahead of the curve in the changing legal landscape to ensure you are always given up to date advice.What can you expect from us? We will always manage your expectations and come back to you with updates as soon as they become available. We pride ourselves on the highest level of integrity, as we understand that when looking for a new role or member of staff it is often highly confidential. You will find that we always take the time to really listen and understand before we advise. We will get to know you, taking into account not just technical ability, but personality and cultural fit. We're also easy to get hold of; we appreciate that when looking for a new role it can be difficult to talk during the working day, so we will make ourselves available and find a time that works for you. Give us a call and talk to one of our friendly team today. We're waiting to help you.Share this jobApply for Senior Legal CounselAlready uploaded your CV? to apply instantlyFields marked with an asterisk (*) are requiredFirst name requiredLast name requiredWhat is your email address? requiredYour CV requiredYour file must be a .doc, .pdf, .docx, or .rtf. No larger than 1MBDrag and dropChoose a fileSelected file: Remove fileAdd a cover message requiredEmail me similar jobs when they become available Your communication preferencesI'd like to receive emails about jobs and services from The Lawyer JobsI'd like to receive emails from third partiesWhen you apply for a job we will send your application to the named employer, who may contact you. By applying for a job listed on The Lawyer Jobs you agree to our and . You should never be required to provide bank account details. If you are, please . All emails will contain a link in the footer to enable you to unsubscribe at any time.Send applicationSave jobClick to add the job to your shortlistYou need to or to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalised job recommendations straight to your inbox.Similar jobs
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