Legal Counsel

**Legal Counsel \| 1–4 PQE \| South West London \| Commercial Contracts** We’re working with a fast\-growing business in South West London that is looking to appoint a Legal Counsel (1–4 PQE) to join its small but highly collaborative legal team. This is an exciting opportunity for a general commercial lawyer who enjoys variety and wants to play a visible role in a scaling organisation. The business has experienced significant growth in recent years, supported by a series of acquisitions, and is now focused on strengthening its platform as it continues to expand. **The Role** Working closely with senior stakeholders across the organisation, you will advise on a wide range of legal and business matters, with a particular focus on **commercial contracts, which form the core area of the role** , including drafting and negotiating a full range of agreements such as procurement contracts, customer agreements, B2B and B2C arrangements, and technology\-related contracts. You will also be involved in: • Supporting the business with corporate governance matters across the group • Advising on data protection and compliance issues • Assisting with insurance matters, claims and litigation management • Providing day\-to\-day legal guidance across operational teams • Supporting legal work arising from recent acquisitions and ongoing integration projects Given the size of the team, this role offers the opportunity to gain broad in\-house exposure and become closely embedded in the business. **The Candidate** This role would suit a lawyer who is proactive, commercially minded and keen to build strong relationships across the organisation. You will likely have: • 1–4 years’ PQE • A strong grounding in commercial contracts • A good working knowledge of, or genuine interest in, data protection and compliance • The ability to manage a varied workload and work closely with stakeholders Candidates may be currently in private practice looking to make their first move in\-house, or already working within an in\-house legal team. **Why Apply?** • Join a high\-growth organisation at a pivotal stage in its development • Work in a close\-knit legal team with real visibility across the business • Opportunity to grow alongside the legal function as the business continues to expand • Exposure to a broad mix of commercial, governance and operational legal work If you’re a commercially minded lawyer looking for a role where you can really get under the skin of a business, this is a fantastic time to join. To apply or for more info please contact: Kate Mazzag: kate@aysearch.com 07769946081 OR Victoria Moore: victoria@aysearch.com 07971666134 *Due to a high volume of applications, we will only respond to those we deem suitable for the role.* To keep up to date with Arbuthnot Yon and our latest job postings, please go on to our Company LinkedIn page and click ‘follow’ https://www.linkedin.com/company/arbuthnot\-yon/?viewAsMember\=true