Legal Counsel in London

Taylor Root is working with a mission-driven international organisation within the climate space. As Legal Counsel, you will be a trusted adviser, helping colleagues across the business move quickly and confidently by managing risk in a pragmatic, solutions-focused way. This is the ideal role for a lawyer who thrives on high-impact work and enjoys being close to the heart of the business. You’ll have a sharp instinct for when to resolve issues independently and take full ownership of a matter, and when to pull in the Head of Legal for a strategic steer.

Responsibilities:

• Join a lean, “business-first” legal team within an award-winning international non-profit driving the global climate agenda. Reporting to the Head of Legal, this role is designed for a junior/mid-level commercial lawyer who thrives on the autonomy to run their own matters, while operating in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• You’ll be the “go-to” lawyer on day-to-day commercial contracting for partnerships, sponsorships, and events. As a trusted partner to the wider business, you’ll provide incisive, commercial advice to keep our mission moving.
• If you’re looking for a role with real breadth and a direct link to environmental impact, this is it.
• Key responsibilities will include:
• Contract lead: You’ll take primary responsibility for drafting and negotiating agreements that power their programmes and high-profile events. You’ll balance pace with proportionate risk management across events, sponsorships, partnerships.
• Operational Autonomy: You’ll own the lifecycle of your matters. You’ll identify risks early and present clear, viable options to the Head of Legal when high-level escalation is needed.
• Empowering the business: You’ll look for ways to streamline how they work ensuring the legal team provides maximum value while empowering the wider business to handle day-to-day matters confidently.
• Business Partnering: You’ll be a strategic adviser to programme, events and marketing colleagues to shape deal terms, demystify complex legal issues, and keep projects moving.
• Brand and IP Protection: You’ll act as the frontline guardian for their brand in marketing and partner arrangements, ensuring their intellectual property is both protected and put to work.
• Sharing Knowledge: Designing and delivering legal training and guidance to set up teams for success.

You’ll work in a highly collaborative, international environment, where a diversity of perspectives and experiences is valued and encouraged.

Profile Required:

• Qualified solicitor in the UK or a common law jurisdiction, with c. 3-6 years’ PQE.
• This role requires someone with strong commercial contracts experience, either from a law firm or in-house. If someone has experience of data privacy or IP, that would be helpful.
• Someone who has a strong in-house perspective: you need to be comfortable handling multiple priorities and being comfortable handling a broad range of legal queries.
• Someone who’s diligent, proactive, and personable.
• Someone who is aligned with the priorities of a climate motivated organisation, with a strong interest in the non-profit sector.

What the company offers:

• This is a permanent position, with the salary being offered £49,000 to £55,000 per annum, based on experience.
• Based in their London office, they operate working on a hybrid basis with 5 days required in the office across 2 weeks (e.g. 3 days in the office one week, and 2 days the following week).
• Generous holiday allowance: 25 days annually, plus public holidays and 3 extra days for our Christmas to New Year closure.
• 10% employer pension contribution: Non-contributory scheme available after three months’ service.
• Long-service reward: An additional day’s holiday after three and six years with us.
• Flexible and hybrid working: Supporting your work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health benefits: Cash plan and private medical insurance after completing probation.
• Family-first policies: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave, plus support for fertility treatments.
• Wellbeing perks: Monthly wellbeing allowance and Headspace membership.
• Additional leave options: Paid leave for volunteering, moving house, and getting married.
• Peace of mind: Life assurance from your first day.
• Cycling support: E-bike and bike loan scheme up to £1,000.
• Travel made easier: Season ticket and e-bike membership loan scheme.
• Investing in you: Learning and development opportunities to help you thrive in a global, purpose-driven organisation.

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