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Posted 20 July, 2026

Legal Counsel

qed legal
London, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Senior Commercial Lawyer / Senior Legal Counsel – In-House | Hybrid | LondonLocation: London (hybrid working with 2 days in-office; flexible arrangements available)Experience: 5-12 years PQE (guideline)Salary: Competitive + BenefitsThe OpportunityOur global client is seeking a talented SeniorCommercial Lawyer / Senior Legal Counsel to join their busy and dynamic in-house legal team. This is an exciting opportunity to work on complex, high value, multi-jurisdictional commercial contracts while receiving full support to develop your technical and commercial legal skills. You’ll be part of a highly regarded team, contributing to interesting legal matters across multiple regions, and will have clear opportunities for career progression within the department.About the RoleAs a Commercial Lawyer, you will:\n
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  • Draft, review, and negotiate high value, complex commercial contracts across multiple sectors and jurisdictions.
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  • Provide practical, commercially-focused legal advice to internal stakeholders.
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  • Work collaboratively with colleagues across the business to manage legal risk.
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  • Support the team in delivering high-quality, business-oriented legal solutions.
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About YouThe ideal candidate will:\n
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  • Be a qualified solicitor (England & Wales) with 5-12 years PQE (guideline).
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  • Have strong experience in commercial contract drafting and negotiation.
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  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
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  • Demonstrate a commercial mindset, able to balance legal risk with business needs.
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  • Be motivated to grow within a successful in-house legal team handling multi-jurisdictional work.
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Applicants outside the PQE range are encouraged to apply if they have the relevant experience.Why Apply?\n
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  • Join a global, forward-thinking in-house legal team.
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  • Work on challenging, multi-jurisdictional contracts.
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  • Benefit from flexible remote/hybrid working arrangements.
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  • Opportunities for career progression and skills development in a supportive environment.
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Interested?For more information about this exciting Senior Commercial Lawyer / Senior Legal Counsel role, contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal. Referral rewards are available for successful introductions. Full details can be found on our website.