Senior Legal Counsel (London Area)

Senior Legal Counsel – dynamic world class company FTSE250

London| Hybrid Working (c. 3 days/week)

FTSE250 Global Business | Broad Commercial & Compliance Focus

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a high-performing Senior Legal Counsel to join the Group Legal team at a dynamic, multinational FTSE250 business. Headquartered in London, this organisation operates on a global scale and is undergoing significant transformation—offering the perfect platform for an ambitious lawyer to make a real impact.

The Opportunity

As Senior Legal Counsel , you\’ll sit at the heart of the organisation, supporting Group-level legal and compliance matters that reach across continents. Reporting directly to the General Counsel and based in a collaborative Head Office, you’ll enjoy a warm, inclusive culture while contributing to high-profile projects and global initiatives.

Your Role Will Include:

⚖️ Legal Work

• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a range of commercial contracts and NDAs at Group level
• Supporting Finance and Tax teams with ancillary agreements and parent-company guarantees
• Coordinating management of the global trade mark portfolio and other IP matters
• Advising on litigation issues—in the UK and internationally
• Providing legal input on group restructurings and intragroup reorganisations
• Managing external counsel relationships and handling ad hoc legal queries

✅ Compliance & Ethics

• Contributing to the global ethics and compliance programme, including policy development, training, and communications
• Providing practical support in incident response and investigations
• Driving digital innovation within the legal function, including AI adoption and process efficiencies

What We\’re Looking For

• UK-qualified lawyer with ideally 5–7 years’ PQE
• Solid training from a top-tier private practice, ideally complemented by in-house experience
• Or straight from private practice with a corporate, commercial or commercial litigation top tier practice
• Confidence working across commercial contracts, corporate matters, and litigation
• Interest or experience in compliance, ethics, or data protection (a plus, not essential)
• Strong commercial instincts, with the agility to adapt and learn on the job
• A collaborative, hands-on team player who thrives in a dynamic, global environment
• Comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders across multiple jurisdictions

Experience in sectors such as infrastructure, energy, mining, or industrials is helpful but not required.

This role is ideal for a lawyer looking to broaden their expertise in a business-facing, globally integrated legal team. Whether you\’re stepping up into a broader role or looking for a stretch, you\’ll have the chance to shape your own development while contributing to something bigger.

Please contact charlotte cbutterfield@kgglobal.co.uk or call on 07968 95524