Legal Adviser (Contract and Litigation) in Bromley

We are seeking a proactive Mid-Level In-House Legal Adviser (Contract and Litigation) with at least 2 years of commercial legal experience to join our small but highly effective legal team. Reporting directly to the Managing Director, this role offers the opportunity to work across a variety of commercial, contractual, and regulatory matters within a dynamic business environment.

This is an in-office role, requiring the successful candidate to be in our Bromley office for 5 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within a small in-house legal team, providing day-to-day legal support and reporting directly to the Managing Director.

• Draft, review, and negotiate commercial agreements, including supplier agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements.

• Instruct and collaborate with external solicitors on specialist matters or where additional support is required.

• Assist in litigation, coordinating with external solicitors and supporting dispute resolution activities.

• Lead the drafting, maintenance, and updating of internal policy documents, ensuring alignment with legal and regulatory requirements.

• Support the Tenders Team by reviewing tender documentation, particularly contractual terms, and providing practical legal feedback.

• Deal with customer contract-related queries and handle customer complaints involving contractual obligations or terms.

• Review commercial contracts and provide clear, practical advice to internal stakeholders across the business.

• Liaising with regulatory bodies such as the Information Commissioner’s Office and the Competition and Markets Authority.

• Oversee the work of a junior legal team member, providing guidance, supervision, and support to ensure accuracy and efficiency.

  Required Experience & Skills

  • Minimum 2 years’ commercial legal experience, either in-house or in private practice.

  • Experience drafting and negotiating agreements, NDAs, and partnership agreements.

  • Knowledge of Competition Law and Procurement Law.

  • Some knowledge or experience of Data Protection Laws (e.g., UK GDPR, DPAs, privacy documents).

  • Strong communication skills with the ability to deliver commercially focused, solution-oriented advice.

  • Ability to supervise and mentor junior team members, ensuring high-quality outputs.

  Advantageous Experience

  • Prior experience working with sales, procurement, finance, or customer service teams is beneficial but not essential.

  • Experience handling customer-facing legal queries or complaints is a plus.

  Working Arrangement

  • In-office, full time.