About this role
We are seeking a Senior Legal Counsel to join the Legal & Governance team in London. Reporting to the Legal Director, the role provides high-quality, commercially focused legal advice across the Group’s UK and overseas entities with a core focus on company law and corporate governance, alongside exposure to dispute management, property and commercial contracting matters. The Senior Legal Counsel will work with closely with the Legal Director and wider Governance team, to support the business in moving quickly and safely while maintaining high legal standards. The Senior Legal Counsel responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Support the Group on day-to-day company law matters, including board and shareholder matters and key strategic projects. Lead on a mix of contentious and non-contentious work, including dispute management, property matters and commercial contracts. Provide trusted, pragmatic advice to internal stakeholders, including at senior and Board level. Take ownership of matters end-to-end, operating autonomously while knowing when to escalate. Contribute to knowledge sharing, legal updates and delivery of engaging training where appropriate. Support the Group’s risk management programme, including oversight of the contracts register and key legal controls. Line manage and support junior legal team member(s).