Senior Legal Counsel in Oxford

Senior Legal Counsel – Project Management & Customer Service

Location: Oxford region

The Role

A leading international business is seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join their team, providing high-level legal support across project management and customer service operations. This role is ideal for a dual-qualified lawyer with expertise in both common and civil law.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert legal advice on contracts, commercial agreements, project management, and customer service operations.
• Draft, review, and negotiate a wide range of commercial contracts and agreements.
• Support cross-functional teams to manage legal risk and ensure compliance with UK and international regulations.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to provide proactive legal guidance on business initiatives.
• Assist in resolving disputes, liaising with external counsel as necessary.

Requirements

• Qualified solicitor or equivalent legal qualification in the UK.
• Ideally dual-qualified with knowledge of both common law and civil law systems.
• Significant experience providing legal support in project management or customer service-focused environments.
• Strong commercial awareness with excellent drafting, negotiation, and advisory skills.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid setting and manage multiple priorities effectively.

What’s on Offer

• Hybrid working arrangement based in the Oxford region.
• Opportunity to work on high-profile projects within a growing international business.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture with professional development opportunities.

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Legal

Industries

• Staffing and Recruiting