Senior Legal Counsel UK
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:London
Region:Greater London
Sector:Legal & Compliance, Legal
Client Company Type:In-House
Job ref:6151
Post Date:May 1, 2026
Meet Our Recruiter
Callum Walsh
Senior Recruitment Consultant - Legal
About the Role
Senior Legal Counsel
Location: London, UK
Our client is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to support operations across the DACH region. This role partners closely with business stakeholders to deliver practical legal, regulatory, and compliance guidance across a broad range of commercial matters.
Key Responsibilities
- Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including construction-related and distribution/channel contracts
- Provide advice on competition and antitrust matters within distribution frameworks
- Develop and maintain legal templates, policies, and procedures
- Identify and mitigate legal and compliance risks proactively
- Manage disputes, claims, and litigation matters
- Support compliance with applicable laws and internal policies
- Deliver training and contribute to legal and compliance programmes
- Provide general legal support to regional leadership as required
Requirements
- Qualified lawyer authorised to practise in Germany (two state exams)
- Fluent in English and German (written and spoken)
- Experience in an international, in-house legal environment
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to deliver practical legal solutions
- Excellent stakeholder management and interpersonal skills
- Highly organised, able to manage a high workload independently and collaboratively
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Comfortable working with digital tools and systems
What’s on Offer
- Varied role with significant responsibility and exposure to international operations
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Clear development pathways and career progression opportunities
- Collaborative, cross-regional and global working environment