Legal Counsel - West Midlands

Arbuthnot Yon is working exclusively with a listed global business to appoint a Legal Counsel to join its large, well-established in‑house legal team.

We are keen to hear from bright newly qualified lawyers with a strong teamwork ethos and a commercial background who are either:

• looking to make their first move in‑house
• seeking to further develop their in‑house careers

The Role

Reporting to a Senior Legal Counsel, you will:

• Advise on, draft, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts — from procurement through to customer‑facing supply and outsourcing agreements
• Work on a significant stream of IT‑related contracts within a rapidly evolving retail and technology landscape
• Support on broader legal matters including data privacy, third‑party arrangements, and intra‑group agreements

Why This Role?

This is an outstanding career development opportunity within a blue‑chip organisation offering:

• Close support and mentoring from experienced lawyers
• A friendly, collaborative, and relaxed team culture
• High levels of interaction with commercial teams and senior stakeholders

About You

You will be a confident NQ lawyer from a commercial background (private practice or in‑house) who:

• Enjoys building relationships with business stakeholders
• Wants a genuinely commercial, business‑facing role
• Is eager to grow within a supportive, high‑quality legal team

To apply or for more info please contact:

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.