Senior Legal Counsel

2 days ago


Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom QED Legal LLP Full time

We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel / Commercial Contract Lawyer to join our in-house legal department. The ideal candidate will have a strong grounding in drafting and negotiating high value, complex commercial contracts and agreements. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, along with a commercial/business outlook to their work, are required.


The successful candidate will have the ability to balance legal risks with the commercial and operational needs of the business. In-house experience is desirable, but we would consider a private practice lawyer looking to move in-house who can demonstrate good business and commercial skills.

About the Role
  • Strong drafting and negotiation skills for high value, complex commercial contracts and agreements
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commercial/business outlook to their work
  • Ability to balance legal risks with commercial and operational needs of the business

For more information on this opportunity, please contact Simon Campbell at QED Legal LLP.


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